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Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana : Get a free LPG connection! Learn about the tremendous benefits of the government's Ujjwala scheme
The central government's "Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana" has proven to be a highly successful and popular scheme for protecting the health of rural and poor women and providing them with clean fuel. Under this scheme, women from eligible poor families are provided with free LPG gas connections and stoves.
Key benefits and features of the scheme:
Free LPG connection: Under the scheme, new gas connection is provided to the beneficiaries completely free of cost.
Financial assistance: The government waives or covers the security deposit and connection fee. The first refill and stove are also provided free of charge, as provided by the government from time to time.
Health Protection: Women and children are free from serious respiratory diseases caused by wood, twigs or coal smoke.
Time saving: Women do not have to wander into the forest or remote areas to collect fuel, thus saving their time.
Eligibility:
Applicant must be female only (minimum 18 years of age).
The name of the applicant should be in any poor family (SECC 2011 list, Antyodaya card, BPL ration card or list of deprived sections as prescribed by the government).
There should not be any existing LPG connection in the house.
Required Documents:
Aadhaar card of the applicant woman
Family ration card or family identity card issued by the state government
Bank account statement
Passport size photo and mobile number
How to apply:
You can download the form from its official portal pmuy.gov.in or directly visit your nearest LPG distributor (Gas Agency).
After filling the application form and submitting it along with the required documents, you are issued a new gas connection after verification.
