Ujjwala Yojana 2025: 25 Lakh Women to Get Free Gas Connections

Key Highlights

• 25 lakh free LPG connections announced under Ujjwala Yojana 2.0

• Government to spend ₹2,050 per connection, including stove, cylinder, and regulator

• Eligibility: Women from poor, SC/ST families without an existing LPG connection

• Easy online application process through pmuy.gov.in

• ₹300 subsidy available on every LPG refill for all beneficiaries

The central government has announced a big gift for women on the occasion of Navratri. Under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0, 25 lakh new free LPG connections will be distributed across the country. With this, the total number of beneficiaries under the scheme will increase to 10.6 crore households.

Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri shared that the government will spend ₹2,050 per connection, which will include a free LPG cylinder, gas stove, regulator, and all related equipment. This move is aimed at empowering women, ensuring clean fuel in every home, and reducing dependency on traditional cooking fuels like wood and coal.

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Eligibility for Ujjwala Yojana 2025

Women from poor families, especially from SC and ST communities, who do not have an LPG connection in their home, are eligible for this scheme.

To apply, they must have the following documents:

• Aadhaar card

• Ration card

• Address proof

• Passport-size photograph

• Bank account details

How to Apply for a Free LPG Connection

Women who meet the eligibility criteria can easily apply online under Ujjwala Yojana 2.0 by following these steps:

1. Visit the official website https://pmuy.gov.in/e-kyc.html.

2. Fill out the online application form.

3. Select the oil company (Indane/Bharatgas/HP Gas) and type of connection (Ujjwala 2.0 New Connection).

4. Choose state, district, and distributor name.

5. Enter your mobile number, fill in the captcha, and verify using the OTP.

6. Provide category details, family information, personal details, address, and bank details.

7. Select cylinder type (rural or urban) and area.

8. Complete the declaration form and submit.

9. After submission, you will receive a reference number.

10. Visit the selected gas agency with this reference number to get your free connection.

Subsidy on Cylinder Refilling

Under the Ujjwala scheme, beneficiaries also get a ₹300 subsidy per cylinder refill. This means if the market price of an LPG cylinder is ₹853, the beneficiary will have to pay only ₹553 after subsidy. Currently, 10.33 crore women are already availing this benefit, and the new announcement will add 25 lakh more women to the list.

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CMV360 Says

The government’s decision to distribute 25 lakh free LPG connections under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0 is a major step towards providing clean cooking fuel to every household in India. This will not only improve women’s health by reducing smoke exposure but also save time and effort used in collecting firewood. Women from eligible families should register online and take advantage of this scheme to get free gas connections and subsidy benefits on refills.