The Government of India has been steadfast in its commitment to uplift the lives of citizens through various welfare schemes, including the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana.
Launched in 2016, this initiative aims to provide free gas cylinders to economically disadvantaged women across the nation.
So far, numerous women have benefited from this program, receiving up to three free gas cylinders each.
Eligibility and Conditions
To qualify for the Ujjwala Yojana 2.0, certain criteria must be met. One crucial condition is that the household should not already possess a gas connection.
Additionally, only women from marginalized communities, including Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Extremely Backward Classes, Tribals, or those falling under the poverty line, are eligible to apply.
How to Apply for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana
Required Documents
To initiate the application process, women from Below Poverty Line (BPL) families need to provide essential documents, including:
Aadhar card
Ration card
BPL card
Proof of name in BPL list
Passport-size photo
Bank account photocopy
Age certificate
Mobile number
Furthermore, applicants must ensure their bank account is linked with Aadhaar for seamless transactions.
Application Process
To apply for the scheme, visit the official website at www.pmuy.gov.in. Navigate to the Ujjwala Yojana 2.0 section and select the relevant gas distribution company.
Provide your mobile number and other necessary details to generate a reference number. Following this, you will receive a call to initiate the connection process.
