The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) was launched by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister. The main aim of this scheme is to give LPG connections to the households of the BPL. In this scheme, the eligible applicants will receive the amount of Rs.600/- for every single connection, which is free of the loan to buy the gas stove and refill the cylinder.
The LPG connection administrative cost will be borne by the government itself.
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana Scheme: Highlights
| Yojana Name | Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) |
| Launched on | 1 May 2016 |
| Beneficiaries | 50 million |
| Objective | To give the LPG connections to BPL families women |
| Official Site | www.pmuy.gov.in |
Union Budget highlights
About crores of the new beneficiaries will get into the Ujjwala Scheme. The finance minister stated that about 1 crore of the new beneficiaries will get into the Ujjwala scheme, which will add 100 of the districts for the city gas distribution over the next three years. About 08 crore households will get the LPG scheme.
PMUY Beneficiaries
The women from the BPL households who do hold the LPG connection in their homes are eligible to take part in the program of the PMUY. They must be listed on the SECC 2011 list or fall under one of the seven categories that have been identified. The people living in the river islands, SC/ST households, tea and ex-tea garden tribes, etc.
Benefits of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana Scheme
- For the connection, Rs.1600/- will be given for the 14.2 kg cylinder, and Rs.1150/- will be given for the 05 kg cylinder.
- In addition, the beneficiaries of the PMUY will first receive the first LPG refill and stove, which is free of cost with a deposit-free connection.
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana Scheme: Eligibility Criteria
To grab the benefits of the PMUY, one must meet the following eligibility criteria.
- One must be an Indian citizen.
- Must be women from the family of the BPL who don’t have the LPG connection.
- One must be above 18 years of age.
- The beneficiaries must be there in the list of the SECC 2011.
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana Scheme: Documents Required
The individuals have to submit the below docs for the scheme.
- BPL certificate
- Passport-sized photograph
- Bank passbook
- Photo identity proof
- Caste certificate
- Address proof
- BPL ration card
- Aadhaar numbers
How to Register and Apply for Ujjwala Yojana
The process of registration to get the benefit into the PMUY scheme is given below. Check the below steps.
- Step 1: Get the application from the nearest distributor of the LPG, or you can also download it from www.pmuy.gov.in.
- Step 2: Then fill all the asked information into the form wisely.
- Step 3: Deposit the form at the office of the LPG distributor.
- Step 4: Submit the form after completing it. The connection of the LPG will be given by the various companies of oil marketing once all the docs are verified and the eligibility is seen.
KYC Application Forms for the PMUY Scheme
One can download the KYC form of the Ujjwala from the official portal. One must fill out the form and deposit it along with the necessary docs.
How to check the PMUY New List to avail of free LPG?
By following the given below steps, one can check the new free gas list.
- Go to the official portal @www.pmuy.gov.in.
- Next, tap on the option of the ‘New list.’.
- Then download the list and find your name on it.
Funding and Budget for the Scheme
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas implements this scheme. Into this scheme, connections of the LPG will be given to about 1.5 crore families that are below the poverty line.
This scheme will be implemented for three years, and an amount of Rs.8000 crores will be allotted for this. The applicable households will get Rs.1600 in the name of the female head of the house. The facilities of the EMI will also be given.
PMUY Helpline Number
The helpline number to apply for the PMUY is 1800 266 6696. This is available 24×7.
FAQs on Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana
Q: Are the guidelines of the PMUY announced by the Ministry of Natural Gas and Petroleum?
Ans: Yes, the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Scheme was announced by the Ministry of Natural Gas and Petroleum.
Q: What is the procedure to find out the eligibility to apply for the PMUY?
Ans: By the SECC-2011 data, the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana beneficiaries will be identified. You can deposit the given.