Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana

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About the Scheme

High-Value Insider Info: The Exact Cost & 4-Cylinder Rule

1. The Exact Cost Mathematics (2026): If the market price of a 14.2 kg cylinder is ₹942 in your city, you must pay the full ₹942 to the delivery boy. Within 2-3 days, the government will transfer ₹300 directly into your bank account via DBT. Your effective cost is ₹642.
2. The 4-Cylinder Limit (Crucial 2026 Update): The government has recently capped the subsidy. PMUY beneficiaries will only receive the ₹300 subsidy for 4 refills in a single financial year (April to March). From your 5th cylinder onwards, you must pay the full market price with zero subsidy.
3. The Aadhaar-DBT Trap: You will never receive the ₹300 subsidy if your Aadhaar is not linked to BOTH your bank account and your LPG consumer number.

Eligibility Criteria

• The applicant must be a woman aged 18 years or above.
• There must NOT be any other LPG connection in the same household.
• Must belong to specific categories (SC/ST, PMAY-G, Antyodaya Anna Yojana, Forest Dwellers, Tea Garden Tribes) OR fall under the 14-point deprivation criteria (requires signing a specific declaration form).

Exact Navigation Path: How to Apply

1. Go to the official portal: pmuy.gov.in.
2. Click on "Apply for New Ujjwala 2.0 Connection".
3. Choose your preferred company (Indane, Bharat Gas, or HP Gas).
4. Fill out the online KYC form.
5. Crucial Documents: You must upload your Aadhaar, Ration Card (to prove family composition so they know no one else has a connection), and a Bank Passbook copy. If your current address is different from your Aadhaar, Ujjwala 2.0 allows a simple "Self-Declaration" as address proof.
6. Alternatively, take these documents to your nearest gas agency and fill out the physical KYC form.

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