Ujjwala Yojana 2.0 (2026) — Free LPG Connection & ₹450 Cylinder Subsidy
Ujjwala Yojana 2.0 (2026): Free LPG connection + ₹300 subsidy on every refill (up to 12 cylinders). Eligibility, online + offline apply, status check, refill linkage.
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Quick summary. Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) 2.0 gives a free LPG connection to women from BPL households — including a free first refill, a free gas stove, and a ₹300-per-cylinder subsidy on the next 12 refills in the financial year. Eligibility: adult woman from a household that does not already have an LPG connection in any member’s name, in one of the eligible categories (BPL, SC/ST, PMAY, AAY, forest-dwellers, etc.). Apply mode: Online via pmuy.gov.in or offline at any LPG distributor.
PMUY was launched in May 2016 to replace polluting kerosene and chulha cooking with clean LPG. Ujjwala 2.0 (launched August 2021) removed the BPL document requirement and added migrant families to the eligibility list. As of the latest Ministry of Petroleum data, 10.3 crore Ujjwala connections have been issued, making it one of the largest household-energy interventions in the world. The 2024 expansion of the per-cylinder subsidy to ₹300 (up from ₹200) brings the effective price of a 14.2 kg cylinder for Ujjwala beneficiaries to roughly ₹450–500 in most states.
Scheme at a glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme name | Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0 (PMUY 2.0) |
| Launched by | Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas |
| First launched | May 2016; PMUY 2.0 from August 2021 |
| Connection cost | Free (deposit + administrative fee waived; first refill + stove free) |
| Refill subsidy | ₹300 per 14.2 kg cylinder, up to 12 refills per year |
| Beneficiaries so far | 10.3 crore connections issued |
| Eligibility | Adult woman from a household with no existing LPG connection, in eligible category |
| Apply mode | Online + Offline |
| Official portal | pmuy.gov.in |
Who is eligible for Ujjwala Yojana 2.0?
Educational Qualification
Not applicable
Age Limit (As on Date of application)
18 to 120 Years
Other Requirements
- Nationality: Indian citizen
- Applicant must be an adult woman (18+); the connection is issued in her name
- No member of the household should already have an LPG connection in their name
- Household must belong to one of the eligible categories: SC, ST, PMAY beneficiary, AAY (Antyodaya), Most Backward Class, tea-garden tribes, forest-dwellers, river-island residents, OR any BPL family
- Migrant families without permanent address proof can apply with self-declaration (PMUY 2.0 simplification)
- One connection per household — applicant who is already a beneficiary cannot apply for a second one
In simple terms. If you are an adult woman from a low-income household and your family doesn’t already have a gas connection, you almost certainly qualify. The 2021 simplification removed the strict BPL-document requirement — most state-level eligibility lists are now accepted (PMAY beneficiary list, ration card, AAY card, etc.).
What do you actually get?
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| LPG connection deposit | Free (₹1,600 borne by central government) |
| Administrative + DGCC fee | Free |
| First refill (14.2 kg cylinder) | Free |
| Pressure regulator + suraksha hose | Free |
| Single-burner gas stove | Free (or two-burner stove via EMI on the first 6 refills, optional) |
| Per-cylinder subsidy | ₹300 per 14.2 kg refill, up to 12 refills per financial year |
| Total annual benefit | Roughly ₹3,600 in refill subsidies + the one-time free connection (~₹3,200 value) |
The ₹300 subsidy is credited directly to the bank account linked with your Aadhaar within 2–4 working days of each refill — you pay the full price at the distributor and the subsidy lands later via DBT.
What documents are required?
While filling online form
- Aadhaar card of the woman applicant (linked to mobile number)
- Aadhaar of all adult family members (to verify no existing LPG connection)
- Aadhaar-seeded bank account passbook (front page) — for DBT subsidy
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Ration card (if available — strengthens the application but not strictly required under PMUY 2.0)
- AAY / PMAY / state BPL certificate (any one — confirms eligible category)
- Self-declaration form (KYC declaration) — provided by the LPG distributor, free
Migrants and people without permanent address proof can use the PMUY 2.0 self-declaration form for KYC — no need for ration card or PMAY certificate. This was the single biggest simplification of the 2021 expansion and unlocked ~6 crore additional connections.
How to apply for Ujjwala Yojana 2.0
Method 1 — Apply online via PMUY portal
- Visit pmuy.gov.in.
- Click Apply for New Ujjwala 2.0 Connection.
- Choose your preferred LPG company: Indane (IOCL), Bharatgas (BPCL), or HP Gas (HPCL).
- The portal redirects to that company’s website (mylpg.in for Indane, ebharatgas.com for BPCL, etc.).
- Fill the application form: name, address, family details, eligible category, bank details.
- Upload the documents listed above.
- Submit — you’ll get a 17-digit Reference Number for tracking.
- The local distributor contacts you within 7–10 days to schedule a safety inspection.
- Connection installed at home, first refill provided, free stove handed over.
⏰ Last Date: Open (rolling applications — no deadline)
Apply on PMUY portalClicking this button will take you to the official government portal.
Method 2 — Apply offline at any LPG distributor
- Visit your nearest Indane / Bharatgas / HP Gas distributor (use the locator on each company’s website).
- Ask for the PMUY 2.0 KYC form (free).
- Fill the form with help from the distributor staff.
- Submit with originals + photocopies of every document listed above.
- Distributor schedules the safety inspection within 7 days.
- Connection installed at the home; first refill + stove handed over on the same visit.
Going to the distributor is often faster than the online route in rural areas — many distributors have on-site PMUY desks and complete the entire process (form fill + KYC + inspection schedule) in a single visit. Avoid third-party agents claiming to “fast-track” PMUY for a fee — they have no special authority.
How to check Ujjwala application status + linked refill subsidy
- Visit mylpg.in → choose your LPG company.
- Sign in with your 17-digit LPG ID + registered mobile.
- Dashboard shows: connection status, all past refills, subsidy credited per refill, and the running annual cap.
If your refill subsidy is not crediting, the most common reasons:
| Issue | What to do |
|---|---|
| Aadhaar not linked to bank account | Visit your bank branch — free 5-minute service |
| Aadhaar not seeded with LPG ID | Visit the distributor with Aadhaar — they update the LPG database on the spot |
| Bank account changed but not updated | Update at the distributor or via mylpg.in (KYC option) |
| Annual 12-refill cap reached | Subsidy stops after 12 cylinders per FY (1 April–31 March); resets next year |
| Mobile number not registered | Mandatory for refill booking — update at the distributor |
Latest updates on Ujjwala Yojana
The per-cylinder subsidy was raised to ₹300 in March 2024 (from ₹200) and made permanent in the 2024 budget. The 2025 expansion added an estimated 75 lakh new connections via a special drive in the eight states with the lowest LPG penetration. The 2026 budget allocated ₹12,000 crore to PMUY for refill subsidy and continues the connection-grant track.
Frequently asked questions
1. Who is eligible for Ujjwala Yojana 2.0?
2. Is the connection completely free?
3. How much subsidy do I get per cylinder?
4. What if my refill subsidy is not crediting?
5. Can men apply for Ujjwala Yojana?
6. What if my family already has an LPG connection?
7. How long does it take to get the connection?
8. Is the subsidy taxable?
Official links
Disclaimer. SarkariBaba is an independent information publisher. We are not affiliated with the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas or any LPG distributor. Always apply directly through the official portals or at an authorised distributor — beware of agents charging “facilitation fees” for what is a free scheme.
