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Government has approved release of 25 lakh additional LPG connections under Ujjwala

In a major step towards women empowerment, Government has approved the release of 25 lakh
additional LPG connections under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) during the Financial Year
2025-26. Extending his greetings to women beneficiaries on this occasion, Prime Minister Shri Narendra
Modi stated in a post on X, “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 this sacred festival but also
strengthens our resolve towards women empowerment.”

Announcing the decision, Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri,
stated, “With the onset of Navratri, the decision to provide 25 lakh deposit-free LPG connections under
Ujjwala is yet another testimony of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s commitment to treat women with
the same respect accorded to Goddess Durga. This strengthens our resolve for the dignity and
empowerment of mothers and sisters. Ujjwala has emerged as one of the most impactful social welfare
schemes in India—transforming kitchens, safeguarding health, and brightening the future of families
across the country.”

With this expansion, the total number of PMUY connections will rise to 10.58 crore. The Government has
approved an expenditure of ?676 crore for the release of these connections, which includes ?512.5 crore
for providing 25 lakh deposit-free connections at the rate of ?2,050 per connection, ?160 crore for
targeted subsidy of ?300 per 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinder (for up to nine refills per year, proportionately
pro-rated for 5 kg cylinders), and ?3.5 crore towards project management expenses, transaction and SMS
charges, Information, Education & Communication (IEC) activities, and administrative expenditure.

Under PMUY, beneficiaries receive a deposit-free LPG connection that covers the security deposit of
cylinder, pressure regulator, suraksha hose, Domestic Gas Consumer Card (DGCC) booklet, and installation
charges. In addition, the first refill and stove are also provided free of cost. Beneficiaries are not required
to make any payment for the LPG connection, the first refill, or the stove, as these costs are borne by the
Government of India and the Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs). Beneficiaries have the flexibility to choose
from a 14.2 kg single bottle connection, a 5 kg single bottle connection, or a 5 kg double bottle connection.

To further enhance transparency and ease of access, the process for obtaining an LPG connection under
PMUY has been made fully streamlined and technology-enabled. Eligible adult women from poor
households who do not have an existing LPG connection in their family can apply by submitting a simplified
KYC application form and Deprivation Declaration, either online at http://www.pmuy.gov.in or at any LPG
distributor of the public sector OMCs. Applications undergo system-driven de-duplication checks,
followed by physical verification by OMC officials, before issuance of a Subscription Voucher and
installation of the LPG connection at the applicant’s residence. Existing applicants with pending
applications are required to undergo a revised eKYC process and submit details as per the updated
proforma.

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