PM Ujjwala Yojana - Clean Cooking Fuel

🔥 PM Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY): Clean Cooking, Healthier Homes The Scheme: A life-changing initiative providing free LPG gas connections to women from low-income households, ending the health risks of traditional firewood and coal smoke. Core Benefits: Zero Setup Cost: Get a gas cylinder, pressure regulator, and safety hose for free. No security deposit is required. Free First Refill & Stove: Your first gas refill and a two-burner gas stove are provided completely free of cost. Ongoing Subsidy: Beneficiaries currently receive a targeted subsidy of ₹300 per cylinder for up to 12 refills per year, paid directly to your bank. Special Migrant Support: Migrants can apply using a simple self-declaration if they don't have local address proof or a ration card. Things to Keep in Mind: Aadhaar e-KYC: You must complete your e-KYC at the gas agency to keep receiving the ₹300 subsidy. Bank Mapping: Your bank account must be linked to your Aadhaar (Aadhaar Seeding) for the subsidy to arrive. 5kg Cylinder Option: If the big 14.2kg cylinder is too expensive to refill, you can swap it for a 5kg cylinder which is much cheaper and easier to carry. Official Status (As of March 12, 2026): Total Reach: Over 10.56 Crore connections released nationwide. 2026 Goal: The government is currently releasing an additional 25 Lakh connections to reach the final remaining households. Subsidy Budget: For the 2026-27 cycle, the government has allocated ₹11,085 Crore specifically for LPG subsidies to keep costs low for you.