Women & Child
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas · Launched 2016
Provides free LPG connections to women from low-income households, replacing smoky traditional fuels with clean cooking gas and protecting their health.
Key benefit
A free LPG connection with financial support for the first refill and stove.
Eligibility criteria
- Adult woman belonging to an eligible poor household
- No existing LPG connection in the household
- Listed in SECC or specified beneficiary categories
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Documents required
- Aadhaar Card
- Ration card or proof of poor household
- Bank account linked with Aadhaar
- Recent photograph
How to apply
- 1Visit the nearest LPG distributor or apply on the official portal
- 2Submit the KYC form with documents
- 3Complete verification by the distributor
- 4Receive your free LPG connection
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for an Ujjwala connection?
An adult woman from an eligible low-income household without an existing LPG connection can apply.