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How to Apply for PM Ujjwala Yojana Free LPG 2026

Apply for free LPG connection under PM Ujjwala 2.0 for BPL women. ₹1,600 saved + free first refill.

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About This Guide

PMUY May 2016 provides FREE LPG to BPL women. PMUY 2.0 added migrants. Benefits: ₹1,600 deposit waiver (regulator + double burner stove + first refill), connection in woman name, EMI for stove option.

Eligibility Criteria

Adult woman BPL household
Or migrant household
Or 13 specific scheme beneficiaries
No existing LPG
Aadhaar mandatory

Documents Required

Keep these documents ready before starting application. Missing documents = delayed approval.

Aadhaar of woman
Address proof
BPL ration card
Bank account (woman)
Mobile
Photo
PMAY ID if applicable

Step-by-Step Application Process

Follow these steps in order. Each step is critical - skip none.

Visit Portal

pmuy.gov.in. Confirm BPL status.

Choose Distributor

Indane, Bharat Gas, HP Gas. Find nearest.

Apply Online or Visit

PMUY portal or distributor.

Fill KYC Form

Personal, family, fuel previously used, bank. All in woman name.

Self-Declaration

BPL status, no existing LPG.

Aadhaar e-KYC

OTP-based.

Document Verification

BPL ration card, address, photo. 3-7 days.

Approval

₹1,600 deposit waived. Free regulator + stove.

Receive Cylinder

First filled cylinder free. Hot plate, stove, regulator included.

Subsequent Refills

Market rate but ₹300/cylinder DBT subsidy. 12/year subsidized.

Key Benefits

FREE connection ₹1,600 saved
Free regulator + stove
Free first refill
Connection in woman name
₹300/cylinder subsidy on 12
Health benefit
Time savings

What Happens After Application?

7-15 days delivery. Refills via app. ₹300 subsidy in 7-15 days. 12 cylinders subsidized.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cylinder cost after subsidy?

Pay full ~₹900-1000. ₹300 subsidy in 7-15 days. Net ~₹600-700.

BPL not in list?

Self-declaration with ration card. Distributor verifies.