Pradhan Mantri Ujjwal Yojana (PMUY) 2.0
The government’s original Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0 (PMUY) gave low-income families, mostly in rural areas, free LPG connections. Under Ujjwala 2.0, they want to help even more by giving them a free first refill and stove on top of the LPG connection. The goal is to improve health by getting people to use less traditional, smoke-producing cooking methods, which can cause breathing problems. Ujjwala 2.0 is aimed at migrant workers and families who don’t have proof of residency. It makes the process easier by letting people self-declare their address, making it easier for them to get clean energy. This program supports the government’s vision of a smoke-free and healthier India by giving women more power, improving indoor air quality, and protecting the environment.
What is Pradhan Mantri Ujjwal Yojana 2.0
In May 2016, India’s “Pradhan Mantri Ujjawala Yojana 2.0” was launched by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MOPNG). A program called the Pradhan Mantri Ujjawala Yojana (PMUY) was introduced by the Indian government in 2016 to give women from families below the poverty line free connections to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). The goal was to provide rural and underprivileged households with access to clean cooking fuels like LPG after they had previously relied on coal, firewood, cow dung cakes, and other conventional fuels. Traditional cooking fuels had a negative effect on both the environment and rural women’s health..
The scheme aimed to provide 8 crore LPG connections to deprived households by March 2020.
On September 7, 2019, the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India handed over the eighth crore LPG connection in Aurangabad, Maharashtra.
The release of 8 crore LPG connections under the scheme has also contributed to increasing LPG coverage from 62% on May 1, 2016 to 99.8% on April 1, 2021.
Ujjwala 2.0: Additional allocation of 1.6 crore LPG connections under the PMUY Scheme, with special provisions for migrant households. The scheme was launched in Mahoba, Uttar Pradesh by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi.
Benefits of Pradhan mantri ujjwal Yojana 2.0
The Government of India provides cash assistance for PMUY connections in the amount of Rs. 1600 (for a 14.2kg cylinder and Rs. 1150 for a 5 kg cylinder).
1. Cash assistance includes security deposits of Rs. 1250 for 14.2 kg cylinders and Rs. 800 for 5 kg cylinders.
2. Pressure regulator costs Rs. 150.
3. LPG hose costs Rs. 100.
4. Domestic Gas Consumer Card: Rs. 25.
5. Inspection, installation, and demonstration charges are Rs. 75.
Furthermore, the Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) will provide all PMUY beneficiaries with their first LPG refill and stove (hotplate) at no cost, as well as a deposit-free connection.
Document Required for Pradhan mantri ujjwal Yojana 2.0
KYC requirements for migrant applicants include a state-issued ration card, other government documents certifying family composition, and a self-declaration as per Annexure I.
Aadhaar of the beneficiary and adult family members appearing in the document at Section
Proof of Address – If the connection is required at the same address, Aadhaar will serve as both proof of identity and proof of address. In that case, Aadhaar is sufficient.
Bank Account Number and IFSC.
Eligibility of Pradhan mantri ujjwal Yojana 2.0
1. Adult women can fall into any of the following categories.
SC households
ST households
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin) for Most Backward Classes.
Antyodaya Anna Yojana(AAY)
Tea and Ex-Tea Garden Tribes
Forest dwellers
People living on islands and river islands
SECC households (AHL TIN).
Poor Household according to the 14-point declaration.
2. The applicant must be at least 18 years of age.
3. There should be no other LPG connections in the same home.
Application Process of Pradhan mantri ujjwal Yojana 2.0
Offline Application Process
Step 1: Forms can be downloaded from the official website (linked below) or obtained from the nearest LPG distributor.
KYC Form, (Click Here)
Supplementary KYC Document and Undertaking. (Click Here)
ANNEXURE – I (Click Here) SElf-declaration for Family Composition and Address for release of new connection under PMUY (Migrant only)
ANNEXURE II (Click Here) Mechanics Pre-Installation Check of Customers’ Premises for LPG Connection
Step 2: Complete the application form with your personal information, bank account information, and LPG distributor preference.
Step 3: Attach the necessary documents to the application form. The documents usually include proof of identity, proof of address, and proof of BPL status.
Step 4: Submit the completed application form and supporting documents to the nearest LPG distributor.
Online Application Process
Step 1: Visit the official website and apply online for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0.
Step 2: Select the Apply for the New Ujjwala 2.0 Connection option.
Step 3: Scroll down and click Online Portal. and select the name of the LPG distribution provider, for example, Indane, Bharatgas, HP Gas.
Step 4: On the selected LPG distribution company’s website, click the Register Now button.
Step 5: Choose a type of connection, such as Ujjwala 2.0 New Connection.
Step 6: Choose the Distributor’s State, District, Pin Code, and Name. Then enter your mobile number, captcha code, and OTP.
Step 7: Select the KYC type (New KYC or Normal KYC). Step 8: Select Migrant Family Status as YES or NO.
Step 8: Choose YES or NO for the migrant family status.
Step 9: Complete Annexure 1 for the family identifier in NO.
Step 10: Complete the Ration Card for the Family Identifier in Yes.
Step 11: Complete all personal, family, address, and bank information. Choose between rural and urban cylinder types, then click the declaration and submit.
Step 12: Create the reference number and Visit the chosen gas agency after printing your application and attaching all of the documentation you submitted online.
Helping Links:
Official website (PMUY) 2.0: (Click Here)
KYC Form: (Click Here)
Supplementary Documents for KYC: (Click Here)
The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwal Yojana (PMUY) 2.0 is a government initiative in India that aims to provide low-income families with free LPG connections. The program aims to improve health by encouraging less traditional cooking methods and reducing the use of smoke-producing fuels. The scheme aimed to provide 8 crore LPG connections to deprived households by March 2020. The government has provided cash assistance for PMUY connections in the amount of Rs. 1600, security deposits, pressure regulators, LPG hoses, domestic gas consumer cards, and inspection, installation, and demonstration charges. Oil Marketing Companies will provide all PMUY beneficiaries with their first LPG refill and stove at no cost, as well as a deposit-free connection. Eligibility for the program includes SC, ST, Awas Yojana, Antyodaya Anna Yojana, Tea and Ex-Tea Garden Tribes, Forest dwellers, people living on islands and river islands, SECC households, and poor households.