The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0) is a government initiative designed to offer complimentary access to Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) for households falling below the poverty line. The primary objective of implementing the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) is to extend support to economically disadvantaged women-led families unable to afford the essential requirement of clean cooking fuel.
The utilization of clean cooking fuel, specifically Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), serves to safeguard the health of these women and diminish the likelihood of adverse health incidents that may arise from the use of unclean fuels. Furthermore, the adoption of LPG contributes to a reduction in environmental pollution compared to the incomplete combustion associated with conventional fossil fuels
The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana facilitates the issuance of complimentary Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) connections to women from households falling below the poverty line (BPL), courtesy of Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs).
The program offers financial assistance to defray the expenses associated with the security deposit for cylinders, pressure regulators, the cost of DGCC, Suraksha, installation charges, and administrative fees.
The details provided in this KYC form will undergo verification against the authorized list of Below Poverty Line (BPL) populations maintained by Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs).
Upon successful verification and confirmation of the absence of a Public Distribution System (PDS) LPG connection at your premises, the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) connection may be issued to you, subject to the applicable terms and conditions.
In this article, we will explore the process of applying for the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana using Aadhar Card and provide insights into the eligibility criteria for participation in the scheme.
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Ujjwala Yojana Eligibility
To qualify for the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana and avail the benefits of free Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), adherence to the following eligibility criteria is essential:
The eligibility criteria for applying to the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana are as follows:
| The applicant must be a woman aged 18 years or above and a citizen of India | The monthly household income must not exceed the limit stipulated by the Government of India |
| The applicant should fall under the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category | The applicant’s name should be listed in the Socio-Economic and Caste Census (SECC) data |
| The applicant should not have availed similar schemes in the past | The applicant must not currently possess an existing LPG connection |
| Eligibility criteria for adult women include those belonging to the following categories: SC Households ST Households Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin) Most Backward Classes Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) Tea and Ex-Tea Garden tribes Forest Dwellers People residing in Islands and River Islands SECC Households (AHL TIN) Poor Household as per 14-point declaration | |
PMUY Benefits
The Government of India extends cash assistance for PMUY connections, amounting to Rs. 1600 for a 14.2kg cylinder and Rs. 1150 for a 5kg cylinder. This assistance encompasses:
| The security deposit for cylinders is ₹1250 for a 14.2 kg cylinder and ₹800 for a 5 kg cylinder | The cost for the pressure regulator is ₹150 |
| The charge for the LPG hose is ₹100 | The fee for the Domestic Gas Consumer Card is ₹25 |
| The charges for inspection, installation, and demonstration amount to ₹75 |
Furthermore, Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) will provide the first LPG refill and stove (hotplate) at no cost to all PMUY beneficiaries, along with their deposit-free connection.
If you meet the aforementioned eligibility criteria, you may proceed to the subsequent steps outlining how to apply for the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana using an Aadhar Card.
Apply for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana with Aadhar Card Online
The application process for the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana is straightforward, with minimal documentation requirements.
To initiate the application for complimentary Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, kindly obtain the Ujjwala Application Form from the nearest LPG Distributor or Outlet. It is important to note that these application forms are provided free of charge; there is no fee associated with obtaining them.
Alternatively, you may choose to download the Ujjwala Application Form online from the official website of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana.
Ensure to download both the Ujjwala Yojana Application Form and the Ujjwala Yojana KYC Form.
It is imperative for female applicants to diligently complete all required fields in both the PM Ujjwala Application Form and the Ujjwala Yojana KYC Form. This includes providing comprehensive information such as full name, address, Jan Dhan Bank Account details, Aadhaar Number, and other relevant particulars.
Submission of accompanying documents is required along with the form. The following is a list of acceptable documents for applying to the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana Scheme (PMUY).
Ujjwala Yojana Document Required
| Know Your Customer(KYC) (Driving License, BPL Ration Card, Passport, Voter ID, Aadhaar Card, Any utility bill like electricity/ water/ telephone (not more than 3 months), An authorized BPL Certificate by Municipality Chairman or Panchayat Pradhan, Lease Agreement, Possession letter or flat allotment, Self-declaration that has been attested by a Gazetted Officer, House Registration Documents, LIC policy, Bank/ Credit Card statement) | Ration Card issued by the State from which application is being made/ other State Govt. document certifying family composition/ Self-Declaration as per Annexure I (for migrant applicants) |
| Aadhaar of beneficiary and adult family members appearing in document at Sl. 2 | Proof of Address – Aadhaar will be taken as Proof of Identity and Proof of Address if the connection is required in the same address. In that case only Aadhaar is sufficient. |
| Bank Account Number and IFSC |
Please include photocopies of the specified documents with the form and affix a recently taken passport-size photograph to the PM Ujjwala KYC Form.
Upon completion of your documents and form, kindly submit them to the nearest LPG Distributor/Outlet for further processing.
The issuance of the connection to eligible beneficiaries will be carried out by the Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) subsequent to the processing of the application.
If the consumer chooses the EMI option, the EMI amount will be offset against the subsidy amount owed to the consumer with each refill.
That concludes the straightforward process of applying for the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana using the Aadhar Card.
Ujjwala Yojana Check Status Aadhar Card
Once the PM Ujjwala Yojana Registration Application is submitted the status of the same can be tracked online using Aadhaar Number or by name.
To check status visit the PMUY (Pradhanmantri Ujjawala Yojana)- Aadhar Search website by accessing URL https://khadya.cg.nic.in/pdsonline/pmuy/SearchEng.aspx
From the Ujjwala Yojana Check Status Aadhar Card Online Beneficiaries Application page, you can select search by Aadhaar Number or by name (which means you perform ujjwala yojana beneficiary status check by aadhaar or by name)
If Aadhaar Number selected, enter the Aadhaar Number and click on the search icon
The application status will be displayed.