A few years ago, most families in rural areas of India used wood, cow dung cakes and other traditional fuels for cooking. The smoke emanating from the use of these fuels not only caused air pollution but also harmed the health of women and children. To tackle this problem and promote clean energy in rural areas, the Government of India launched the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) in 2016. The scheme is a social welfare scheme launched by the Government of India which aims to provide clean and healthy cooking options. By providing free LPG connections to poor families, especially women.
PMUY Scheme 2016 Overview
| Scheme Name | Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) |
| When Started | 1 May 2016 |
| Who Started | Prime Minister Narendra Modi |
| Under Whose Control | Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas of the Central Government |
| Scheme Objective | To provide clean fuel to economically weaker families by providing free LPG connections. |
| Beneficiary | Women above 18 years of age from poor families |
| Relief Fund | 1600 rupees |
| Where Did It Start? | from Ballia, Uttar Pradesh |
| Official Website | www.pmuy.gov.in |
| Toll-Free Number | 18002666696 |
Objective of the PMUY Scheme
- Protecting women from health hazards and providing them with safe and hygienic cooking options.
- To provide free LPG connections to below-poverty line (BPL) families in rural areas.
- To promote the use of clean energy in rural areas and save the environment.
Main Points of the PMUY Scheme
- Free LPG connections are provided to women from BPL families.
- Each beneficiary is given financial assistance of ₹1600, which can be used to purchase a gas stove and other essential items.
- Beneficiaries are given 3 LPG cylinders of 14.2 kg each at a subsidized rate for a year.
- To get the gas connection the beneficiaries have to fill out the application form along with the required documents.
Benefits of the PMUY Scheme
- Women’s health has improved as they do not have to face diseases caused by smoke.
- Time is saved as women no longer need to waste time collecting wood and using traditional fuel for cooking.
- Women empowerment has been promoted as women no longer need to depend on men for cooking.
- The use of clean energy has increased in rural areas, which has reduced air pollution.
Eligibility for the PMUY Scheme
- The applicant must be a citizen of India.
- The Bank account should be linked to the Aadhar card. The age of the applicant must be 18 years or more.
- The applicant must have a BPL card.
- The applicant must have his bank account.
- If a family is already taking benefit of the scheme then the woman of that family will not get its benefit.
Beneficiaries of the PMUY scheme
- Beneficiaries of Antyodaya Anna Yojana
- Tea gardens and tribal people
- backward class woman
- Women included in section 11 list
- BPL card-holding women
- forest dweller family
- Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe women
How to apply for the PMUY Scheme?
You can apply for PMUY through online or offline mode.
Online Apply:
- Visit the official website of PMUY https://www.pmuy.gov.in/login.aspx.
- Click on the option “Apply for PMUY Connection”.
- Enter your information like name, address
- , BPL card number, Aadhar card number, etc.
- Upload required documents.
- Click on the submit button.
Offline Apply:
- Get the PMUY application form from your nearest LPG distributor.
- Fill the required information in the form.
- Attach the required documents.
- Submit the form to your nearest LPG distributor.
Required Documents
- Aadhar card
- BPL card
- Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID Card, Driving License etc.)
- Address proof (electricity bill, ration card, passport etc.)
- Bank account details
PMUY Scheme: Feedback and Toll-Free Number
How to give your feedback about Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY):
- Visit the official website: First of all go to the official website of PMUY.
- Find the Feedback option: On the home page, you’ll see an option for “Feedback” or “Contact.” Click on this option.
- Fill out the Feedback Form: A feedback form will open in front of you. Fill in all the necessary information asked in it like your name, address, contact number and your response.
- Submit the Form: Once you have filled in all the information, click on the “Submit” button. Your feedback will be submitted successfully.
Toll free number of Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana
If you have any queries or complaints regarding PMUY, you can call these toll-free numbers:
- 1906
- 1800-233-3555
- 1800-266-6696
FAQs
Question: When was the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana started?
Answer: Prime Minister Narendra Modi started this scheme on 1 May 2016. The second phase of the scheme also started on 10 August 2021.
Question: What is Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana related to?
Answer: This scheme has been made keeping in mind the women of poor families. Those who are unable to get an LPG gas connection.
Question: Is the application for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana only offline?
Answer: Candidates can apply online or offline at their convenience.
Question: Where to get the form of Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana?
Answer: If you want, you can get the form from the official site of the scheme. The form can also be obtained from your nearest LPG centre.
Also Read:
- Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) 2014: An Overview
- PM-KUSUM Scheme: Overview, Objectives, Benefits & Challenges
