Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) gives women from poor and deprived households a free LPG (cooking gas) connection so families can stop using firewood, coal, and kerosene for cooking. In 2026, the scheme continues under its expanded phase, Ujjwala 2.0, which also covers migrant families who could not submit a permanent address proof earlier. This guide explains who qualifies, what documents are needed, and exactly how to apply online through your nearest gas agency.
What is Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY)?
Launched in May 2016 by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, PMUY provides a free LPG gas connection (deposit-free cylinder plus first refill and a stove, in most cases) to women aged 18 and above from BPL (Below Poverty Line) and other eligible categories. Ujjwala 2.0, launched in 2021, removed the need for a ration card or permanent address proof, making it easier for migrant workers and families without documents to apply.
Who is Eligible for PMUY 2026?
- ●Applicant must be an adult woman (18 years or above)
- ●Household should not already own an LPG connection under any oil marketing company
- ●Belongs to a BPL family, or falls under SC/ST, PMAY (Gramin/Urban), Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY), forest dwellers, tea garden workers, Most Backward Classes, or river-island residents
- ●Under Ujjwala 2.0, migrant families can self-declare their address and family composition instead of submitting formal proof
- ●Only one connection is allowed per household
Documents Required
- ●Aadhaar Card of the applicant (mandatory)
- ●Bank account passbook (account must be Aadhaar-linked for subsidy transfer)
- ●Passport-size photograph
- ●Ration card or BPL certificate (if available)
- ●Self-declaration form for family details and address (KYC form provided by the gas agency)
- ●Caste certificate, if applying under SC/ST/OBC category
How to Apply for PM Ujjwala Yojana Online
- 1Go to the official PMUY portal at https://www.pmuy.gov.in and click the "Apply for New Ujjwala 2.0 Connection" link on the homepage
- 2Choose your preferred LPG distributor company — Indane (https://cx.indianoil.in), Bharat Gas (https://www.ebharatgas.com), or HP Gas (https://www.myhpgas.in)
- 3On the distributor's website, click "New Ujjwala 2.0 Connection" or "PMUY Registration"
- 4Enter your state, district, and select the nearest distributor from the list, then click "Show Distributor Details"
- 5Download the "KYC Form" (Form for New Ujjwala 2.0 Connection) from the site, or collect a printed copy from the distributor's office
- 6Fill in your name, Aadhaar number, bank account details, family details, and category (BPL/SC/ST/PMAY etc.), then sign or thumb-impression the form
- 7Submit the filled form along with a photocopy of Aadhaar and passbook directly at your chosen gas distributor's office (online forms must still be physically submitted for verification)
- 8The distributor verifies your documents and family declaration, then issues the connection with the cylinder, regulator, and safety hose
- 9You will receive an SMS confirmation with your consumer number once the connection is activated
Under most current PMUY sanctions, the first cylinder refill and a stove are provided free or with an EMI option recovered from subsidy amounts; the security deposit for the cylinder and regulator is waived. Confirm the exact free-of-cost items with your local distributor, as terms are set through periodic government orders.
Benefits Under PMUY
| Connection deposit | Waived (free connection) |
| First refill | Free in most sanctioned cases |
| Stove (chulha) | Provided; cost recovered in EMIs from subsidy, if opted |
| Subsequent refill subsidy | Credited directly to Aadhaar-linked bank account (DBTL/PAHAL scheme) |
| Connections per household | One only |
Ujjwala 1.0 vs Ujjwala 2.0 — What Changed
| Address proof | Ujjwala 1.0 required permanent address proof; Ujjwala 2.0 allows self-declaration for migrants |
| Ration card | Mandatory in 1.0; not compulsory in 2.0 |
| Target group | 1.0 focused on BPL households; 2.0 added migrant and non-documented poor families |
| First refill and stove | Free of cost, included as a specific benefit under 2.0 |
How to Check Your PMUY Application Status
- 1Visit your gas provider's website — for Indane go to https://cx.indianoil.in, for HP Gas go to https://www.myhpgas.in, for Bharat Gas go to https://www.ebharatgas.com
- 2Log in or register using your registered mobile number and consumer number
- 3Click "Track Application" or "View Connection Status" from the dashboard menu
- 4Enter your reference or request number provided at the time of submission
- 5The status will show as "Under Verification", "Approved", or "Connection Released"
Once your connection is released, LPG subsidy for every refill (where applicable) is credited automatically to your Aadhaar-seeded bank account within a few days of the refill booking, under the PAHAL Direct Benefit Transfer scheme.
PM Ujjwala Yojana connections are issued completely free through authorized gas distributors only. Never pay any middleman, agent, or unofficial website that asks for money to "process" or "guarantee" your PMUY application — report such demands to the LPG Emergency Helpline or your nearest oil company office.
Helpline Numbers & Support
- ●LPG Emergency Helpline (gas leak/safety): 1906
- ●Indane Customer Care: 1800-2333-555
- ●HP Gas Customer Care: 1800-233-3555
- ●Bharat Gas Customer Care: 1800-224-344
- ●PMUY Toll-Free Enquiry: 1800-266-6696
Common Issues While Applying
The most frequent delay is a mismatch between the Aadhaar name/address and the bank account details, which stops subsidy transfer. Ensure your Aadhaar is linked to the same bank account you submit in the KYC form, and double-check spellings before submission. If your area's nearest distributor shows no vacancy for new connections, you can select the next-nearest distributor from the same portal's dropdown list.
PM Ujjwala Yojana remains one of the largest clean-cooking-fuel programs in the world, and applying costs nothing beyond your time and documents. Keep photocopies of every form you submit, and always get a receipt or acknowledgment number from the distributor for follow-up.