Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY)
Subsidy₹300 per 14.2 kg cylinder (DBT)
Subsidised refillsUp to 4 a year (per June 2026 reports)
ApplicantWoman aged 18+
Official portalpmuy.gov.in
⚠️ Ujjwala subsidy rules changed recently and may change again. This information is based on media reports, so confirm with pmuy.gov.in or your gas agency before applying.
What is the scheme?
Ujjwala aims to give women in poor families an LPG connection and relief from wood and dung-cake smoke. The connection is in the eligible woman's name and a targeted subsidy on refills comes straight to the bank account.
Key benefits
- LPG connection for eligible families
- ₹300 subsidy on a 14.2 kg cylinder, via DBT to the bank account
- Per June 2026 media reports, subsidised refills were cut from 9 to 4 a year (up to ₹1,200 annually). Later cylinders are at market price
Eligibility – who can apply
- Applicant is a woman aged 18 or above
- Family is poor/eligible category and has no LPG connection at home
- SECC 2011 households, SC/ST families, PMAY-G and Antyodaya (AAY) beneficiaries, most backward classes, forest dwellers, tea garden tribes, islanders and poor families notified by Centre/State
- Valid Aadhaar and bank account required
Who is not eligible / things to note
- Those who already have a regular domestic LPG connection
- Families outside the eligible categories
- Those whose Aadhaar, bank account or LPG details are not linked for DBT
Documents required
- Aadhaar card
- Aadhaar-linked bank account
- Ration card / proof of family eligibility
- Passport-size photo
- KYC form (available at the gas agency)
How to apply (step by step)
- Check the application option on pmuy.gov.in, or visit the nearest LPG distributor (HP / Indane / Bharat Gas)
- Submit the filled KYC application and required documents
- After eligibility check the connection is issued
- On taking refills, the subsidy comes to the bank account as per eligibility
How to check your status
- Ask your gas distributor (agency) whether the subsidy was paid.
- Log in at mylpg.in with the LPG ID/mobile to see the cylinder and subsidy history (the site menu may change).
- Look for a 'DBT/LPG' entry in the bank passbook.
Payment not received? Possible reasons
- As per reports, if biometric e-KYC is pending at the distributor, subsidy or the connection can be affected. Ask the distributor.
- The bank account on the LPG connection is wrong or not linked with Aadhaar.
- Aadhaar is not linked to the bank account (NPCI mapping). Ask the bank branch, or check 'Bank Seeding Status' at myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in (the menu name may change).
- e-KYC / verification is pending. Complete it online, at a CSC or at the concerned office.
- Name or date of birth is different in the application and in Aadhaar/bank records.
- The bank account is closed or dormant, or the account number/IFSC on the portal is wrong.
- The instalment was released late because of government approval, funds or an election code of conduct. In that case payments are held for everyone in the state, not only for you.
Frequently asked questions
How much subsidy does Ujjwala give?
₹300 per 14.2 kg cylinder. As per June 2026 reports it applies to 4 refills a year. Confirm the latest rules with your gas agency or pmuy.gov.in.
Can men apply?
No, the connection is given only in the name of an adult woman of the family.
What if the subsidy is not coming?
Aadhaar, bank account and LPG connection must be linked (DBT). Get it checked with your gas distributor.
How to check your status
1. Ask your gas distributor (agency) whether the subsidy was paid. 2. Log in at mylpg.in with the LPG ID/mobile to see the cylinder and subsidy history (the site menu may change). 3. Look for a 'DBT/LPG' entry in the bank passbook.
Beware: Do not pay any agent or website in the name of applying for a government scheme. Applying on the official portal is generally free. Do not share OTP, PIN or confidential bank details with anyone.