उदाThis page is based on publicly available information on pmuy.gov.in, the official portal. Connection size, subsidy amount and form versions change — check pmuy.gov.in or your gas agency for current rules before applying.
Under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), an adult woman from a poor household gets an LPG connection without a deposit, so the home can move from smoky wood and dung-cake fuel to cleaner cooking. For many rural families in Udakishunganj and Madhepura it saves both kitchen costs and health.
Who is eligible
- The applicant must be a woman aged 18 or above
- From a poor household — shown by a "deprivation declaration"
- No other LPG connection from any oil company in the household
Documents you need
- The filled KYC application form (with a recent passport-size photo and signature)
- The applicant's Aadhaar (identity proof) and Aadhaar copies of adult family members
- Ration card / family-composition document issued by the state
- Proof of address — only if the Aadhaar address differs from where you live now
- Bank account details (passbook / cancelled cheque) for direct subsidy transfer
- The deprivation declaration
How to apply
- Online at pmuy.gov.in
- Through a nearby CSC (the portal says a ₹20 charge may apply when applying via a CSC)
- Or directly at your nearest LPG distributor (gas agency)
No fee is stated for submitting the application yourself. Aadhaar biometric authentication is done by the distributor.
What the connection includes
Per the portal, the connection is deposit-free and includes the cylinder, regulator, hose and booklet; Ujjwala 2.0 details mention the first refill and a stove free. The current subsidy amount and the cylinder size (14.2 kg / 5 kg) appear differently in different places, so confirm with your gas agency.
The bottom line
Apply in the woman's name with the right papers. To get or fix a ration card see our ration card guide, and try the scheme checker for other schemes.