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Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY)

Government of India · ongoing · since 2016

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) is a Government of India scheme dating from 2016; its current status is ongoing. Provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line (BPL) households, with the goal of replacing biomass-burning cooking with clean fuel. Active refill behaviour and adoption remain ongoing policy focus.

↗ Apply / check eligibility — pmuy.gov.in↗ Official source — pmuy.gov.in

Status
ongoing
Started
2016
Budget / outlay
₹8,000 crore (Phase 1, 2016–19) + ₹6,672 crore (Phase 2, 2021–24) · MoPNG data
Reach
Govt. reported: 10.56 crore+ connections released under PMUY (10,56,85,306 as on 23 Sep 2026) · PMUY portal
Target
25 lakh additional connections approved for FY 2025–26; 24.84 lakh released as on 5 Aug 2026 (PIB Aug 2026)
Run by
Government of India
Official source
pmuy.gov.in
Last verified
Sep 2026

Projects & Initiatives 1 ongoing

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY)
Ongoing
Budget₹8,000 crore (Phase 1, 2016–19) + ₹6,672 crore (Phase 2, 2021–24) · MoPNG data
ReachGovt. reported: 10.56 crore+ connections released under PMUY (10,56,85,306 as on 23 Sep 2026) · PMUY portal
Target25 lakh additional connections approved for FY 2025–26; 24.84 lakh released as on 5 Aug 2026 (PIB Aug 2026)
Since 2016 · Provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line (BPL) households, with the goal of replacing biomass-burning cooking with clean fuel. Active refill behaviour and adoption remain ongoing policy focus.
Apply / check eligibility
Official agency / source
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala YojanaOfficial scheme / project source
Verified Sep 2026 · pmuy.gov.in

Frequently asked questions

What is Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY)?

Provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line (BPL) households, with the goal of replacing biomass-burning cooking with clean fuel. Active refill behaviour and adoption remain ongoing policy focus.

What is the official website of Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY)?

The official source for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) is pmuy.gov.in.

How do I apply for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY)?

Apply or check eligibility on the official portal, pmuy.gov.in. It is free on the government portal — you do not need an agent.

When did Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) start?

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) dates from 2016.

What is the current status of Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY)?

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) is ongoing, with a target of 25 lakh additional connections approved for FY 2025–26; 24.84 lakh released as on 5 Aug 2026 (PIB Aug 2026).

What is the budget of Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY)?

₹8,000 crore (Phase 1, 2016–19) + ₹6,672 crore (Phase 2, 2021–24) · MoPNG data

How many people has Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) reached?

Govt. reported: 10.56 crore+ connections released under PMUY (10,56,85,306 as on 23 Sep 2026) · PMUY portal

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