PM Ujjwala Yojana 2026 Registration: Apply Online for Free LPG Gas Connection

The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) continues to empower women by providing free LPG gas connections, ensuring smoke-free kitchens and healthier lives. Under the Ujjwala 2.0 initiative, the government has simplified the application process, offering the first gas refill and a hotplate (stove) absolutely free along with the deposit-free connection.

​If you or someone in your family is looking to secure a clean cooking fuel source this year, this comprehensive guide covers everything from eligibility to the step-by-step online registration process.

​📝 PM Ujjwala Yojana 2026 Overview

Feature	Details
Scheme Name	Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) 2.0
Beneficiaries	Adult Women from BPL / Poor Households
Key Benefits	Free LPG Connection, First Refill Free, Free Stove
Financial Subsidy	₹1,600 (14.2kg cylinder) or ₹1,150 (5kg cylinder) applied to connection costs
Official Portal	pmuy.gov.in                                                                                                  Eligibility Criteria for Ujjwala 2.0 ​To qualify for the free gas connection under the PMUY 2026 guidelines, applicants must meet the following criteria: ​Gender & Age: The applicant must be a woman who is at least 18 years old. ​Household Status: The applicant's household must not already have an active LPG connection from any oil company. ​Category: The household must belong to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) demographic or fall under specific eligible categories, including SC/ST households, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) beneficiaries, Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY), Most Backward Classes (MBC), tea garden tribes, or forest dwellers. ​Income Limit: Household members should not earn more than ₹10,000 per month, be employed by the government, or pay income/professional tax. ​📄 Documents Required ​Keep these documents handy to ensure a smooth application process: ​KYC Application Form (Available to fill online or download). ​Aadhaar Card of the applicant (serves as both identity and address proof if the connection is at the same address). ​Ration Card issued by the state government certifying family composition. (Migrant families can submit a Self-Declaration as per Annexure I instead). ​Bank Account Details (Account Number and IFSC code) for direct subsidy transfers. ​Passport-size photograph. ​💻 How to Apply Online for PM Ujjwala Yojana ​Applying online is quick and can be completed from a smartphone or computer. Follow these steps: ​Visit the Portal: Go to the official PMUY website at pmuy.gov.in. ​Start Application: Click on the "Apply for New Ujjwala 2.0 Connection" option. ​Choose Provider: Select your preferred Oil Marketing Company (Indane, Bharatgas, or HP Gas). ​Registration & OTP: Enter your State, District, Distributor Name, Mobile Number, and Captcha, then verify your login with an OTP. ​Fill KYC Details: Indicate your migrant status (Yes/No). Enter your Ration Card details or fill out the Annexure 1 declaration. ​Upload & Submit: Fill in your personal, address, and bank details. Choose your preferred cylinder type (14.2kg or 5kg). Accept the declaration and click submit. ​Verification: A Reference Number will be generated. Take this number along with the physical copies of your documents to your selected gas agency for final verification and connection installation. ​સરકારી યોજના ભરતી માટે અમારા whatsapp ગ્રુપમાં એડ થવું: [Insert your WhatsApp Group Link Here] ​Check out this PM Ujjwala Yojana 2026 Video Guide to see a visual walkthrough of the online application and verification process.