Govt Approved 25 Lakh Additional LPG Connections Under PMUY
LPG has reduced drudgery and the time spent on cooking by women of poor households to collect traditional cooking fuels. The free time, thus, available with them can be utilised in multiple spheres for enhanced economic productivity, the statement noted.
Dec 04, 2025, 18:49 PM IST
25 Lakh Additional LPG Connections To Be Given Under Ujjwala Scheme; Govt Sanctions Rs 676 Crore
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.
Sep 23, 2025, 12:33 PM IST
Govt Approves Continuation Of Targeted Subsidy For Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana Consumers For 2025-26 At Rs 12,000 Crore
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana: Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) was launched in May, 2016 with an objective to provide deposit-free LPG connection to adult women from poor households across the country. As on 01.07.2025, there are about 10.33 crore PMUY connections across the country.
Aug 09, 2025, 10:49 AM IST
Over 10.3 Crore Poor Families Getting LPG At Subsidised Price: Minister
The PMUY was launched in May 2016 with the objective of providing a deposit-free LPG connection to adult women from poor households across the country.
Apr 03, 2025, 19:19 PM IST
LPG Connections To Households Jump Over 2-Fold To 32.83 Crore In Last 10 Years
As of November 2024, around 30.43 crore LPG consumers are enrolled under the government’s PAHAL scheme that directly transfers LPG subsidies to the bank accounts of beneficiaries who earn an income of less than Rs 10 lakh per annum.
Jan 07, 2025, 16:14 PM IST
Petrol And LPG Demand Soars In India This October, Reflecting Growing Economic Trends
Cooking gas LPG sales were up 7.5 per cent year-on-year at 2.82 million tonnes in October 2024. LPG consumption is now 13.1 per cent higher than in October 2022.
Nov 02, 2024, 07:57 AM IST
Govt Announces Free LPG Cylinders For Diwali: Check Eligibility & Know How To Apply
Under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, the central government has promised free gas cylinders for Diwali to those with gas connections.
Oct 27, 2024, 14:30 PM IST
LPG Gas Cylinder Price:: LPG cylinder prices cut by ₹200 for all consumers
The Centre has slashed the prices of cooking gas by ₹200 per cylinder for all domestic consumers during the Union cabinet meeting on Tuesday. The cabinet has approved additional subsidy under the Ujjwala scheme. The additional subsidy is ₹200. Now subsidy will be ₹400 per cylinder for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) beneficiaries.
Aug 29, 2023, 18:08 PM IST
Government's big announcement in the midst of inflation
Many big decisions were taken today in the cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Modi. It has been decided to extend the Ujjwala Yojana for one year. This will benefit 9.6 crore mothers and sisters of the country. Under this scheme, 12 gas cylinders are distributed in a year. There is a subsidy benefit of Rs 200 on every cylinder.
Mar 25, 2023, 00:34 AM IST
LPG Cylinder Subsidy: Who can benefit and how much rebate you will get, read new rules
Domestic and commercial cooking gas cylinders have suffered a succession of price hikes in recent months.
May 28, 2022, 17:08 PM IST
20 Varsh Utkarsh: After Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, mother no longer 'cries' while cooking
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) was launched on 1 May 2016 by the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi to distribute 50 million LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line (BPL) families. A budgetary allocation of ₹80 billion was made for the scheme.
Oct 06, 2021, 21:08 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi launches Ujjwala 2.0, 1 crore additional LPG connections for low-income families
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched the Ujjwala 2.0 (Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana - PMUY) scheme, handing over LPG connections to new beneficiaries via video conferencing at Mahoba Uttar Pradesh. During the event, the Prime Minister also interacted with beneficiaries of the Ujjwala and addressed the nation. Ujjwala 2.0 is in line with the Prime Minister’s vision of universal access to LPG. Union Petroleum & Natural Gas Minister and Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath were also be present on the occasion.
Aug 10, 2021, 18:00 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi launches Ujjwala 2.0, 1 crore additional LPG connections for low-income families
Ujjwala 2.0 is in line with the Prime Minister’s vision of universal access to LPG.
Aug 10, 2021, 13:36 PM IST
PM Ujjwala 2.0: Check 5 key points about Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2021
Ujjwala 2.0 is in line with the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of universal access to LPG.
Aug 10, 2021, 11:49 AM IST
Free LPG Cylinder along with Rs 1,600 cash: Know all about THIS Modi govt scheme
Three State owned Oil Marketing Companies i.e. IOCL, BPCL and HPCL have implemented the Scheme in all the States/UTs of the country in a mission mode and achieved the target of 8 crore connections in September 2019, seven months ahead of the timelines set (March 2020).
Feb 08, 2021, 12:42 PM IST
Government releases 6.23 crore LPG connections under PMUY
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) was launched by the government May 2016.
Feb 04, 2019, 17:40 PM IST
Cabinet approves expansion of beneficiaries list under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana
It may be recalled that PMUY was launched in May 2016.
Dec 18, 2018, 18:02 PM IST
PM Modi meets over 100 beneficiaries of LPG scheme for poor families - See Pics
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana is a scheme for providing LPG connections to women from poor families.
Feb 14, 2018, 00:40 AM IST
Govt extends deadline to get Aadhaar for free LPG
The government had in March this year mandated that anyone not having Aadhaar but desirous of availing free LPG connection under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana must apply for it by May 31.
Aug 05, 2017, 17:26 PM IST
PMUY launched in Arunachal Pradesh
Chief Minister Pema Khandu launched the scheme in presence of Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju and state Food and Civil Supplies minister Kamlung Mossang at a function here.
Jun 11, 2017, 20:53 PM IST