The Government has approved the release of 25 lakh more LPG connections under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) for the financial year 2025-26.
PM’s Navratri Wishes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted women beneficiaries through a post on X, saying, “On the auspicious occasion of Navratri, I extend my best wishes to all mothers and sisters joining the Ujjwala family.
This step not only brings them joy during the festival but also strengthens our commitment to women empowerment.”
Financial Outlay of Rs 676 Crore
With this expansion, the total number of PMUY connections will reach 10.58 crore. The Government has sanctioned Rs 676 crore, which includes:
Rs 512.5 crore for 25 lakh deposit-free connections (at Rs 2,050 per connection)
Rs 160 crore for subsidy of Rs 300 per 14.2 kg LPG cylinder (up to nine refills a year, adjusted for 5 kg cylinders)
Rs 3.5 crore for project management, transaction and SMS charges, awareness activities, and administration
What Beneficiaries Receive
PMUY provides a deposit-free LPG connection that covers the security deposit of the cylinder, regulator, suraksha hose, Domestic Gas Consumer Card (DGCC) booklet, and installation. Along with this, the first refill and a stove are given free of cost.
Beneficiaries do not have to pay for the connection, the first refill, or the stove. These expenses are borne by the Government of India and Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs). They can opt for:
14.2 kg single bottle connection
5 kg single bottle connection
5 kg double bottle connection
Progress of Ujjwala Yojana
Launched in May 2016, PMUY originally aimed for 8 crore connections, achieved by September 2019.
Later, Ujjwala 2.0 was launched in August 2021 with a target of 1 crore additional connections, completed by January 2022.
The Government then added 60 lakh more connections (achieved in December 2022) and another 75 lakh (achieved in July 2024).
One of the World’s Largest Clean Energy Programs
As of July 2025, more than 10.33 crore connections had been released across India, making PMUY one of the largest clean energy initiatives in the world.
