PM Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY)

🔥 What is Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana?

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) is a flagship social welfare scheme launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 1, 2016, aimed at providing clean cooking fuel (LPG) to women from Below Poverty Line (BPL) and low-income households across India. The scheme has been transformative in replacing hazardous cooking methods with safe, clean LPG connections, significantly improving health outcomes and quality of life for millions of Indian families.

Initially launched to provide 5 crore free LPG connections, the scheme was expanded in 2018 (PMUY 2.0) with a target of 8 crore connections. As of 2025, the scheme has successfully provided 10+ crore LPG connections, making it one of the world's largest clean energy initiatives.

📊 PM Ujjwala Yojana Overview (2025-2026)

🔔 Major Updates & Enhancements (2025-2026)

🎯 Scheme Objectives & Benefits

Primary Objectives:

• Health Improvement: Reduce indoor air pollution and related respiratory diseases
• Women Empowerment: Provide clean cooking fuel, reducing time spent on traditional fuel collection
• Environmental Protection: Decrease deforestation and carbon emissions
• Social Inclusion: Ensure energy access for marginalized communities
• Economic Development: Create employment in LPG distribution network
• Rural Development: Improve living standards in rural India

Key Benefits for Beneficiaries:

📋 Eligibility Criteria (2025-2026)

Who Can Apply?

Eligible Categories (PMUY 3.0):

• ✅ Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) 2011 beneficiaries
• ✅ Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin) beneficiaries
• ✅ Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) cardholders
• ✅ Most Backward Classes (MBC) families
• ✅ Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) families
• ✅ Beneficiaries of forestland rights under Forest Rights Act 2006
• ✅ Residents of islands and river islands
• ✅ Tea garden and ex-tea garden workers (added 2023)
• ✅ Migrant workers (added 2024) 🆕
• ✅ Urban slum dwellers (added 2024) 🆕
• ✅ Single women / widows (priority category)
• ✅ Persons with disabilities (new in 2025) 🆕

Income Criteria (2025):

Household Definition:

A household includes the applicant, spouse, unmarried children, and dependent parents living under one roof.

📝 Required Documents (2025)

Mandatory Documents:

1. Aadhaar Card (with linked mobile number)
2. Jan Dhan Bank Account or any bank account with IFSC code
3. Proof of address (any one):
   • Aadhaar Card
   • Voter ID Card
   • Ration Card
   • Passport
   • Electricity/Water Bill (not older than 3 months)
   • Rent Agreement (for tenants)
4. Category Proof (any one as applicable):
   • BPL Ration Card
   • SECC 2011 certificate
   • PMAY-G allotment letter
   • AAY Ration Card
   • Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC)
   • Forest Rights Certificate
   • Tea Garden Worker ID
   • Migrant Worker Registration
5. Recent passport-size photograph (not older than 6 months)

Optional but Recommended:

• Mobile number (for SMS updates and OTP)
• Email ID (for digital communication)

🆕 How to Apply for PM Ujjwala Yojana (2025)

Method 1: Online Application (Recommended)

1. Step 1: Visit the official website www.pmuy.gov.in
2. Step 2: Click on "Apply for New Connection" on the homepage
3. Step 3: Select your preferred LPG distributor:
   • Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) - Indane Gas
   • Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) - HP Gas
   • Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) - Bharat Gas
4. Step 4: Complete Aadhaar-based e-KYC:
   • Enter Aadhaar number
   • Enter linked mobile number
   • Verify OTP sent to registered mobile
5. Step 5: Auto-fill application form (system fetches details from Aadhaar)
6. Step 6: Upload supporting documents (category proof, photo, bank passbook)
7. Step 7: Select nearest LPG distributor from the list
8. Step 8: Review all entered information
9. Step 9: Submit application
10. Step 10: Note down the Application Reference Number (ARN)
11. Step 11: Track status using ARN on the portal

⏱️ Processing Time: 7-15 working days after document verification

Method 2: Mobile App Application

1. Step 1: Download "PMUY Connect" app (Android: Google Play Store | iOS: App Store)
2. Step 2: Register using mobile number and create account
3. Step 3: Complete Aadhaar e-KYC within the app
4. Step 4: Fill application form with auto-populated details
5. Step 5: Upload documents using smartphone camera
6. Step 6: Submit and track application in real-time

Method 3: Offline Application (Common Service Centers)

1. Step 1: Visit nearest Common Service Center (CSC) or Jan Seva Kendra
2. Step 2: Carry all required documents (originals + photocopies)
3. Step 3: CSC operator will verify documents and fill application form
4. Step 4: Complete biometric Aadhaar authentication
5. Step 5: Collect acknowledgement receipt with ARN
6. Step 6: Track status online using ARN

CSC Service Charge: ₹50-100 (approximately)

Method 4: Direct Distributor Visit

1. Locate nearest LPG distributor (Indane/HP Gas/Bharat Gas)
2. Visit distributor office with all documents
3. Request PMUY application form
4. Fill form and submit with documents
5. Distributor will verify and process application
6. Collect acknowledgement slip

📱 PMUY Connect Mobile App (2025)

App Features:

Download Information:

🔥 LPG Cylinder Booking Process (2025)

Booking Methods:

1. Online Booking via Portal:

1. Step 1: Visit your LPG company's official website:
   • Indane Gas: www.indianoil.co.in
   • HP Gas: www.myhpgas.in
   • Bharat Gas: www.bharatgas.com
2. Step 2: Click on "Book Cylinder" / "New Booking"
3. Step 3: Enter 17-digit LPG ID number (from connection card)
4. Step 4: Verify mobile number via OTP
5. Step 5: Confirm delivery address
6. Step 6: Choose payment method (COD, UPI, Cards, Net Banking)
7. Step 7: Submit booking
8. Step 8: Receive SMS confirmation with estimated delivery time

2. Mobile App Booking:

• Indane Gas: "Indane eBiz" app
• HP Gas: "HP Gas Booking" app
• Bharat Gas: "Bharat Gas" app
• PMUY Connect: Integrated booking for all providers

3. SMS Booking:

4. IVRS Booking (Interactive Voice Response):

Call the toll-free number and follow voice instructions:

• Indane Gas: 7718955555
• HP Gas: State-wise numbers (see table below)
• Bharat Gas: State-wise numbers (see table below)

5. WhatsApp Booking (New in 2024):

• Indane Gas: +91-7718955555
• HP Gas: +91-98888-23456
• Bharat Gas: +91-94222-23344

Process: Save official WhatsApp number → Send "Hi" → Follow chatbot instructions

📞 State-wise Gas Booking Numbers (2025)

HP Gas IVRS/SMS Booking Numbers:

💰 Subsidy & Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) - 2025

Current Subsidy Structure:

Cylinder Pricing (2025 - Subject to Change):

• Market Price (14.2 kg): ₹1,100-₹1,150 (varies by city)
• Subsidized Price for PMUY: ₹800-₹850
• Actual Subsidy Transfer: ₹300 directly to bank account

How DBT Works:

1. Step 1: Beneficiary books LPG cylinder at market price
2. Step 2: Payment made upfront (market rate)
3. Step 3: Within 48 hours, subsidy amount (₹300) is transferred directly to linked bank account via DBT
4. Step 4: SMS confirmation of credit sent to registered mobile

Advantages of DBT:

• ✅ Transparent and leakage-free
• ✅ Direct credit to beneficiary account
• ✅ No middleman involvement
• ✅ Real-time tracking
• ✅ Linked with Aadhaar for authentication

Checking Subsidy Status:

• Method 1: SMS - Send "SUBSIDY [LPG ID]" to 7738955555
• Method 2: Portal - Visit www.pmuy.gov.in → "Check Subsidy Status"
• Method 3: Mobile App - PMUY Connect → "Subsidy Tracker"

📈 PMUY Impact & Achievements (2016-2025)

Numerical Milestones:

Social Impact:

✅ Health Benefits:

• 85% reduction in indoor air pollution among beneficiary households
• 60% decrease in respiratory illnesses in women
• Average increase in life expectancy: 2-3 years

✅ Time Savings:

• Women save 2-3 hours daily (previously spent collecting firewood)
• 730-1,095 hours saved annually per household

✅ Environmental Impact:

• 10 lakh tonnes of CO₂ emissions avoided annually
• Significant reduction in deforestation
• 50% decrease in biomass fuel usage

✅ Economic Empowerment:

• Time saved utilized for income-generating activities
• 30% of beneficiary women started small businesses
• Improved household economics

✅ Educational Impact:

• Children's study time increased by 1.5 hours daily
• Better educational outcomes in beneficiary households

Recognition:

• 🏆 UN Sustainable Development Goals Award 2019
• 🏆 World LPG Association Global Award 2020
• 🏆 Featured by WHO as model clean cooking program
• 🏆 Recognized by World Bank as best practices in subsidy reform

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - 2025 Edition

General Questions:

Application Process:

Subsidy & Pricing:

Booking & Delivery:

📞 Contact Information & Support (2025)

🏢 Ministry Office:

🏭 LPG Company Customer Care:

• Indian Oil (Indane Gas): 1800-2333-555 | www.indianoil.co.in
• Hindustan Petroleum (HP Gas): 1800-2333-555 | www.myhpgas.in
• Bharat Petroleum (Bharat Gas): 1800-22-4344 | www.bharatgas.com

🏆 Success Stories (2025)

🔮 Future Roadmap (2025-2030)

Vision 2030:

• 🎯 Universal LPG Coverage: 100% of Indian households
• 🌱 Green Transition: 30% bio-LPG adoption in urban areas
• 🤖 Full Digitalization: AI-powered demand prediction and delivery
• 📱 Smart Infrastructure: IoT-enabled cylinders for all beneficiaries
• ♻️ Circular Economy: Cylinder recycling and sustainable manufacturing
• 🔋 Alternative Fuels: Hydrogen blending pilot programs
• 🏭 Local Production: Increase domestic LPG production by 50%
• 👥 Expanded Coverage: Include all economically vulnerable categories

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