2.5 Mn New LPG Connections Under PMUY in FY26: Check Eligibility Criteria & More

The Government of India has announced plans to distribute 2.5 million new LPG connections under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) in the financial year 2025-26. 

Launched in 2016, the scheme aims to provide clean cooking fuel to women from economically weaker households, reducing dependence on traditional fuels like firewood and kerosene.

Eligibility Criteria for Beneficiaries

To qualify for a new LPG connection under PMUY, households must meet the following criteria:

• Beneficiaries must be women aged 18 years or above.
• Only households without an existing LPG connection are eligible.
• The connection will be issued in the name of the woman from the household.

Eligible households include:

• SC Households and ST Households
• Beneficiaries under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin)
• Most Backward Classes
• Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) households
• Tea and Ex-Tea Garden tribes
• Forest Dwellers
• People residing in Islands and River Islands
• Households listed in the SECC (AHL TIN)
• Poor households as per the 14-point declaration

Applicants must submit valid documents such as Aadhaar card, income certificate, and proof of residence to their nearest LPG distributor or through the official PMUY portal.

Benefits of the Scheme

The Government of India provides cash assistance for PMUY connections amounting to ₹1,600 for a 14.2 kg cylinder and ₹1,150 for a 5 kg cylinder. This assistance covers the security deposit of the cylinder (₹1,250 for 14.2 kg / ₹800 for 5 kg), pressure regulator (₹150), LPG hose (₹100), Domestic Gas Consumer Card (₹25), and inspection/installation/demonstration charges (₹75).

Additionally, all PMUY beneficiaries receive the first LPG refill and stove (hotplate) free of cost, along with a deposit-free connection provided by the Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs).

To make cooking fuel more affordable, the government introduced a targeted subsidy for PMUY consumers. Initially launched at ₹200 per 14.2 kg cylinder for up to 12 refills per year in May 2022, it was increased to ₹300 per 14.2 kg cylinder in October 2023.

For FY26, the targeted subsidy remains at ₹300 per 14.2 kg cylinder for up to 9 refills annually, with proportional amounts for 5 kg cylinders, ensuring sustained support for low-income households under the scheme.

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Conclusion

The extension of PMUY to cover 2.5 million new households in FY26 reflects the government’s commitment to energy equity and women’s empowerment. With simplified eligibility and easy application procedures, more rural and low-income families can access safe, efficient, and clean cooking fuel, marking another step toward a healthier and more sustainable India.

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