Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana: Empowering Women, Brightening Homes

Highlights of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana

• Launch Date: May 1, 2016.
• Objective: Provide clean cooking fuel (LPG) to rural and economically weaker households.
• Target Beneficiaries: BPL (Below Poverty Line) families, particularly women.
• Financial Assistance: ₹1,600 per LPG connection provided by the government.
• Coverage: Over 9 crore LPG connections distributed by 2023.
• Focus on Women: LPG connections are issued in the name of the female head of the household.

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana Eligibility Criteria

1. The applicant must be a woman.
2. The family should belong to a Below Poverty Line (BPL) household.
3. The family must not already have an LPG connection.
4. Must be identified as eligible under the Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) or fall into other eligible categories (e.g., SC/ST, forest dwellers, OBC).
5. Must have a bank account linked to Aadhaar.

Documents Required for Application

1. Identity Proof: Aadhaar card.
2. Address Proof: Ration card or voter ID.
3. Bank Account Details: Passbook or account number linked with Aadhaar.
4. BPL Certificate: To confirm eligibility under the scheme.
5. Passport-sized Photograph.

Application Procedure

The process involves applying either online or offline by submitting the required documents to an authorized LPG distributor.

Online Application

1. Visit the official website of Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana or Oil Marketing Companies (e.g., Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum, Hindustan Petroleum).
2. Register for the scheme by filling out the application form with your details.
3. Upload the necessary documents.
4. Submit the application online.

Offline Application

1. Visit the nearest LPG distributor office.
2. Collect the PMUY application form.
3. Fill in the details and attach the required documents.
4. Submit the form to the distributor for verification.

Where to Apply

• Online: PMUY official website or the websites of Oil Marketing Companies.
• Offline: Nearest LPG distributor or Common Service Centers (CSCs).

Application Form

The application form for PMUY requires details such as:

• Applicant’s name.
• Address.
• Aadhaar number.
• Bank account details.
• Declaration of not having an existing LPG connection.

Forms can be downloaded from the official PMUY website or obtained from LPG distributors.

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana Important Links

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana

Q1: Who is eligible for PMUY?
A: Women from BPL households identified through SECC or other government criteria.

Q2: What financial support is provided?
A: ₹1,600 per LPG connection, along with a free first refill and stove in some cases under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0.

Q3: Is there a subsidy on refills?
A: Yes, refills are subsidized under the scheme.

Q4: How long does it take to get the connection?
A: Once the application is verified, the connection is usually issued within a few weeks.

Q5: Can urban households apply?
A: The scheme primarily targets rural and economically weaker households but includes eligible urban poor under certain conditions.