The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) was launched to provide free LPG connections to women from poor families.
Before the scheme, many women in rural areas cooked on traditional wood-fired stoves, exposing them to harmful smoke and serious health problems.
The scheme was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 1, 2016, in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh.
Today, it has helped millions of women switch to clean cooking fuel, making kitchens safer and healthier.
Who Can Apply for PM Ujjwala Yojana?
To get the benefit of the scheme, the applicant must be the adult woman of the household and an Indian citizen.
The following families are eligible:
Women aged 18 years or above.
Families belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC) or Scheduled Tribe (ST).
Below Poverty Line (BPL) families.
Extremely Backward Class (EBC) families.
Beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin.
Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) beneficiaries.
Tea and ex-tea garden tribes.
Families living in islands and river islands.
Other poor families covered under the government’s 14-point declaration.
Documents Required Before Applying
Keep these documents ready before starting your application:
Aadhaar Card
Residence Certificate (only if the Aadhaar address is different)
Passport-size photograph
Ration Card
Caste Certificate (if applicable)
e-KYC (mandatory for Ujjwala connection)
Bank account number and IFSC code
Name included in the BPL certificate or SECC list
Note: e-KYC is not required for applicants from Assam and Meghalaya.
How to Apply Online for PM Ujjwala Yojana 3.0
You can apply using your mobile phone through the official website.
Follow these simple steps:
Open the Chrome browser on your mobile.
Visit the official PMUY website.
Click on “Apply for New PMUY Connection.”
Select Ujjwala Connection 3.0.
Choose your state and district, then view the distributor list.
Select your nearest LPG distributor.
Enter your mobile number, complete the OTP verification, and continue.
Complete the e-KYC process and select your ration card details.
Fill in the application form with your personal and family details.
Choose the LPG cylinder option you want.
Enter your bank account details and IFSC code.
Submit the application and save the reference number.
Don’t Forget to Save Your Registration Number
After submitting the application, download or print the form.
You will receive a registration number.
Keep it safely by writing it down or taking a screenshot.
You will need this number when visiting the LPG distributor to complete the verification process and receive your gas connection.
How to Book an LPG Refill
If you already have a PM Ujjwala connection, you can book a refill online through the official PMUY website.
Go to the Online Services section and select Refill Booking.
You will find the contact details of the LPG companies, through which you can book your gas cylinder.
You can also use the UMANG App to apply for the scheme, check your application status, or get other related information.
