PMUY2

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0

6.4/10

Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MOPNG), introduced the ‘"Pradhan Mantri Ujjawala Yojana 2.0" in India. The Pradhan Mantri Ujjawala Yojana (PMUY) is a scheme launched by the Government of India in 2016 to provide free LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) connections to women from below-poverty-line.

Central In Kind

States / UT: All India

Ministry / nodal: Ministry Of Petroleum and Natural Gas

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

Categories: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: LPG, Cooking Fuel, Household, Women

Details

The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0 (PMUY) was launched in May 2016 by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas to provide free LPG connections to women from poor households. Its main objective is to promote clean cooking fuel like LPG among rural and deprived families who traditionally rely on firewood, coal, or cow-dung cakes. This shift helps reduce health risks for women and minimizes environmental pollution. Under PMUY 2.0, the scheme was further expanded to reach more beneficiaries across India.

  • The target under the scheme was to release 8 Crore LPG Connections to the deprived households by March 2020.
  • On 7th September 2019, the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India handed over the 8th Crore LPG connection in Aurangabad, Maharashtra.
  • The release of 8 Crore LPG connections under the scheme has also helped in increasing the LPG coverage from 62% on 1st May 2016 to 99.8% on 1st April 2021.
  • Ujjwala 2.0: Additional allocation of 1.6 Crore LPG Connections under PMUY Scheme with special facility to migrant households. The scheme was launched in Mahoba, Uttar Pradesh by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri. Narendra Modi.

Benefits

  • Cash assistance for PMUY connections is provided by the Government of India - ₹1600 (for a connection 14.2kg cylinder/ ₹1150 for a 5 kg cylinder). The cash assistance covers: 1. Security Deposit of Cylinder – ₹1250 for 14.2 kg cylinder/ ₹800 for 5 kg cylinder. 1. Pressure Regulator – ₹150. 1. LPG Hose – ₹100. 1. Domestic Gas Consumer Card – ₹25. 1. Inspection/ Installation/ Demonstration charges – ₹75. Additionally, All PMUY beneficiaries will be provided with first LPG refill and Stove (hotplate) both free of cost along with their deposit-free connection by the Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs)

Cash assistance for PMUY connections is provided by the Government of India - ₹1600 (for a connection 14.2kg cylinder/ ₹1150 for a 5 kg cylinder). The cash assistance covers:

  1. Security Deposit of Cylinder – ₹1250 for 14.2 kg cylinder/ ₹ 800 for 5 kg cylinder.
  2. Pressure Regulator – ₹150.
  3. LPG Hose – ₹100.
  4. Domestic Gas Consumer Card – ₹25.
  5. Inspection/ Installation/ Demonstration charges – ₹75.

Additionally, All PMUY beneficiaries will be provided with first LPG refill and Stove (hotplate) both free of cost along with their deposit-free connection by the Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs).

Eligibility

  1. The applicant must be at least 18 years old.
  2. The applicant’s household must not have any existing LPG connection.
  3. The applicant woman must belong to any one of the eligible categories.
  • SC Households
  • ST Households
  • Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin)
  • Most Backward Classes
  • Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY)
  • Tea and Ex-Tea Garden tribes
  • Forest Dwellers
  • People residing on Islands and River Islands
  • SECC Households (AHL TIN)
  • Poor Household as per 14-point declaration


How useful is this scheme?

Public benefit analysis

A practical look at this scheme for citizens

AI-generated insights showing how useful, accessible, and practical this scheme may be — combining deterministic scoring rules with a public-policy LLM analyst.

6.4
/ 10
Public Benefit Score
Accessibility 7.0/10 Good
Rural usefulness 5.0/10 Moderate
Application complexity 6.0/10 Moderate
Financial impact 4.0/10 Moderate
Literacy barrier 5.0/10 Moderate
Women inclusivity 10.0/10 Good
Awareness 8.5/10 Good
Implementation reliability 8.0/10 Good
Bigger shape means a better fit for citizens
  • Accessibility7.0
  • Financial impact4.0
  • Rural utility5.0
  • Awareness8.5
  • Simplicity4.0
  • Inclusivity10.0

What problem does this scheme solve?

The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0 aims to provide free LPG connections to women from poor households, promoting clean cooking fuel and improving health and environmental conditions.

Key challenges addressed

  • Access to clean cooking fuel
  • Reduction in health risks associated with traditional cooking methods

Most beneficial for

  • Women from below-poverty-line households
  • Rural families relying on traditional fuels

Likely challenges

  • Awareness of eligibility and application process
  • Access to required documents for application

Practical insights for citizens

Practical for women in rural areas but requires support for document preparation

Rural challenges

  • Limited awareness about the scheme
  • Difficulty in accessing LPG distributors

Digital challenges

  • Limited internet access in rural areas
  • Need for digital literacy for online applications

Implementation bottlenecks

  • Verification of eligibility documents
  • Awareness of the scheme among potential beneficiaries

Awareness challenges

  • Low awareness in remote areas
  • Need for outreach programs

Application analysis

Application mode
Hybrid
Documents burden
Moderate, requires proof of identity, address, and BPL status
Verification complexity
Moderate, involves document checks and KYC
Office dependency
Low, can apply online or offline
DBT dependency
No direct benefit transfer involved
CSC support
Available for assistance
Estimated citizen effort
Moderate, requires gathering documents and filling forms

Estimated beneficiary reach

  • Rural / urban reach High
  • Gender reach Female-focused
  • Target income group Below-poverty-line households
  • Occupation reach Household

Benefit analysis

Benefit type
In Kind
Benefit frequency
One-time connection with free first refill and stove
Benefit practicality
High, as it provides essential cooking fuel
Financial meaningfulness
Significant, as it reduces household fuel costs
Long-term impact
Positive, improves health and reduces environmental impact

Plain-language guidance

The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0 provides free LPG connections to women from poor households, helping them access clean cooking fuel. This scheme aims to improve health and reduce pollution.

Who should apply
Women from below-poverty-line households without an existing LPG connection.
Who may struggle
Individuals lacking necessary documents or digital literacy.
Best application route
Apply via local CSC with Aadhaar or directly at the LPG distributor.

This intelligence section is generated by an AI policy analyst combined with rule-based scoring. Scores and narrative are estimates derived from the publicly available scheme information shown on this page; actual experience may vary by state, district, and department. Always confirm details on the official portal before you apply.

Application Process

Offline

Step 1: You can download Forms from the official website (given below) or get them from the nearest LPG distributor.

Online

Step 1: Apply online for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0 from the official website.
Step 2: Select the option Apply for the New Ujjwala 2.0 Connection.
Step 3: Scroll down to and click on Online Portal. and Select the LPG distribution company name example Indane / Bharatgas / HP Gas.
Step 4: Click on Register Now on the selected LPG distribution company.
Step 5: Select a type of Connection like Ujjwala 2.0 New Connection.
Step 6: Choose the State, District, Pin Code, and Name of the Distributor. Then Enter your Mobile Number, Captcha, and OTP.
Step 7: Select the type of KYC New KYC and Normal KYC.
Step 8: Select Migrant Family status in YES or NO
Step 9: For the family Identifier in NO fill in Annexure 1
Step 10: For family Identifier in Yes fill in Ration Card
Step 11: Fill in all Family Details, Personal details, address details, bank details, Choose Cylinder Types, Select rural or urban and select the declaration and submit.
Step 12: Generate the Reference number and Print your applied form attach all the documents you submitted online and visit the selected Gas agency.

Clarifications

Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).

Who is the eligible beneficiary under ujjwala 2.0?

An adult woman belonging to a poor household and not having LPG connection in her household, will be eligible under UJJWALA 2.0. The beneficiaries should belong to any of the following categories: 1. Eligible as per SECC 2011 list 2. Belongs to SC/ST households, be a beneficiary of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY), Forest dwellers, Most Backward Classes (MBC), Tea and Ex-Tea Garden Tribes, People residing in riverIslands (Beneficiary will submit supporting document) 3. If she is not falling in the above 2 categories, then she can stake her claim to be a beneficiary under Poor household by submitting 14-point declaration (as per prescribed format)

Which Documents are mandatory to be submitted by applicant for enrolment under ujjwala 2.0?

The applicant must provide following documents: 1. KYC as per the standard format carrying photograph of the applicant and duly signed. 2. POI (Proof of Identity) 3. POA (Proof of Address) 4. Aadhaar copy of Applicant, 5. Aadhaar copy of all adult family members as mentioned in Ration Card or similar document. 6. Bank account details of the applicant 7. Ration card or any other family document issued by State Govt. /District administration detailing household composition (such as Bhamashah Card in Rajasthan and Samagra Id in MP, Parivar Register of Uttar Pradesh, Parivar Pehchan Patra in Haryana, Rice Card of Andhra Pradesh or any other state specific card getting added later) of the identified household in which her name appears. In states, where the State Government portal has updated family details, a self signed copy of the printout from this portal can also be submitted by the beneficiary in lieu of ration card. 8. Self-declaration as per Annexure-I in lieu of Ration card for ascertaining family composition in case of Migrant Applicants. 9. Supporting Document, in case connection is applied under any of the seven categories (i.e. SC/ST households, beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) (Gramin), Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY), Forest dwellers, Most Backward Classes (MBC), Tea and Ex-Tea Garden Tribes, People residing in river Islands). 14-point declaration in support of Poor household duly signed by applicant as per standard format given.

If customer possess aadhaar card and connection to be released in the same address as mentioned in aadhaar card, can it be used as the POI and POA document?

In case the Aadhaar card is having the address at which connection is to be released, it can be used both as the POI and POA.

What doccument can be produced as proof of Identity (pOI) and Proof of address( POA)?
  1. Aadhaar Card of applicant will only be considered as Proof of Identity (POI) for applicants of all states except Assam and Meghalaya. 2. This would also serve the purpose of Proof of Address (POA) if the current address of applicant is same as per her Aadhaar. 3. In case, applicant address is different from that mentioned in Aadhaar card, then she can submit any other documents for POA as listed in the Annexure - A 4. For Assam and Meghalaya, where Aadhaar is not mandatory, applicant can submit, any other Proof of Identity as given in the below table. 5. In case of Migrants, they can submit any of the 25 documents mentioned below under list of PoA including self-declaration form as per Annexure - I. 6. Self-declaration form as per Annexure - I will not be considered for Non-Migrants.
How can one apply for LPG connection under Ujjwala 2.0?

Applicant can apply both online and offline. 1. Online - Customer can enroll through online application, or she can also contact her nearest CSC Centre for submitting the online application. 2. Offline - Customer can enroll by directly submitting the application at the distributorship.

What are the mandatory documents to be uploaded by the distributor for submission of KYC under ujjwala 2.0?

The following documents are to be uploaded by the distributor: 1. Proof of Identity (POI (any one as per list in the application form) 2. Proof of Address (POA) (any one as per list in the application form) 3. Aadhaar of Applicant (Aadhaar is not mandatory for Assam & Meghalaya, however Ration Card issued by State Government is required). 4. Ration Card or any other family document issued by State Govt. /District administration detailing family composition or Self Declaration of Family for migrants as per Annexure-I 5. 14-point declaration duly signed by applicant as per standard format given. 6. Supporting document in case, connection is applied under any of the seven categories as mentioned Q (1) (b). Document to be collected and confirmed in the OMC portal by Distributor 1. Declaration from the customer for enabling existing KYCs in OMC portal to be Ujjwala 2.0 compliant. (Cleared KYCs under previous scheme - PMUY/EPMUY/EPMUY2 will be verified for eligibility under UJJWALA 2.0 scheme. These applicants have to submit self - Declaration from the customer). 2. Pre-Installation Check Report of customer's premises

If the applicant is unable to submit aadhaar card of any adult family member whose name is appearing in ration card or equivalent document issued by state department, will she be enrolled under ujjwala 2.0?

Suchbeneficiaries cannotbeenrolled.TheDistributor has to make efforts in getting the Aadhaar enrolment of such adults in the family and show receipt of same, applicant can be enrolled under UJJWALA 2.0. Exemption will be provided only in case of death of any adult family member or separation of any family member due to marriage etc. with submission of documentary proof like death certificate, marriage certificate etc

What is the criterion to ascertain a poor household under ujjwala 2.0?

The 14-point declaration submitted by the applicant is the basic criteria to consider it as eligible Poor household under UJJWALA 2.0. Thus, it is mandatory for all applicants.

What type of ration card needd to be submitted by applicant?

As Ration Card is only for the purpose of identifying the family Composition of the beneficiary any type of Ration card either APL or BPL will be considered.

Whether a connection can be given to a female who is claiming to be single member in the household or other members of the family who are minors?

Yes, if there are supporting documents viz.Ration Card confirming single adult member in the family. In case additional adult members are shown in the Ration Card, then Death certificate in case of the deceased family member or marriage certificate for member moved out of the family should be attached.

PMUY connection can be released to poor household with no female adult member?

No. PMUY connection can be released in the name of adult female member of the Poor household only.

Is aadhaar Authentication (E-KYC) is mandatory for connections enrolled under ujjwala 2.0? if so, how it is carried out?

Yes. Aadhaar authentication will be carried out through Biometric or Mobile OTP based, for the connections enrolled under Ujjwala 2.0. Aadhaar authentication is optional only in the state of Assam and Meghalaya.

References

Official Website
https://www.pmuy.gov.in/index.aspx

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Frequently asked questions

What is the purpose of Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0?
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0 is a government welfare initiative designed to support Individual, Individual through benefits related to Social welfare & Empowerment, financial assistance, subsidies, social welfare, healthcare, education, or livelihood support.
Who can apply for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0?
Eligibility for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0 may depend on factors such as income category, age, gender, occupation, state of residence, social category, and government-defined beneficiary criteria.
What benefits are offered under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0?
Benefits under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0 may include financial assistance, subsidies, scholarships, insurance support, healthcare benefits, pension support, training assistance, or welfare services depending on the scheme guidelines.
Which department manages Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0?
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0 is managed by Ministry Of Petroleum and Natural Gas and may be implemented through district offices, online portals, CSC centres, banks, or authorised government agencies.
Can users apply online for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0?
Yes, eligible applicants may be able to apply online for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0 through official government portals, authorised service centres, or digital application systems depending on the implementation process.
Is Aadhaar mandatory for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0?
Many government schemes may require Aadhaar verification, identity proof, or linked bank account details for beneficiary validation and direct benefit transfer processing.
Where can users apply for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0?
Applications for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0 may be submitted through government departments, official scheme portals, CSC centres, district offices, welfare departments, or authorised service centres.
What documents may be required for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0?
Applicants may need Aadhaar card, income certificate, residence proof, bank account details, caste certificate, photographs, educational records, or occupation-related documents depending on scheme eligibility requirements.
Is Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0 a central government scheme?
Yes, Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0 is a central government welfare initiative that may be implemented across multiple states through authorised departments and agencies.
Is Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0 only for women beneficiaries?
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0 is primarily intended to support eligible women beneficiaries through welfare assistance, financial support, skill development, healthcare, or social security initiatives.
Does Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0 support self-employment or financial assistance for women?
Depending on scheme guidelines, Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0 may provide loans, subsidies, training support, self-employment assistance, or financial welfare benefits for women.
Can CSC centres help users apply for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0?
Many government schemes may be accessible through nearby CSC centres, authorised digital service centres, or welfare facilitation offices.
How can users check the latest updates for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0?
Users should verify official notifications, department announcements, application deadlines, and eligibility updates through authorised government portals or implementing agencies.
Can beneficiaries track application status for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0?
Certain schemes may provide online application tracking, beneficiary verification systems, or status-check facilities through official portals.
Where can users get help for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0 in All India?
Users in All India may seek assistance through CSC centres, district welfare offices, government departments, agriculture offices, social welfare departments, or authorised facilitation centres.
Which nearby public services may help with Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0 applications?
Depending on the scheme, users may require support from Aadhaar centres, CSC centres, banks, hospitals, post offices, or government welfare offices for document verification and application assistance.