Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana

LPG Gas Cylinder Price:: LPG cylinder prices cut by ₹200 for all consumers

The Centre has slashed the prices of cooking gas by ₹200 per cylinder for all domestic consumers during the Union cabinet meeting on Tuesday. The cabinet has approved additional subsidy under the Ujjwala scheme. The additional subsidy is ₹200. Now subsidy will be ₹400 per cylinder for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) beneficiaries.

Aug 29, 2023, 18:08 PM IST

Government's big announcement in the midst of inflation

Many big decisions were taken today in the cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Modi. It has been decided to extend the Ujjwala Yojana for one year. This will benefit 9.6 crore mothers and sisters of the country. Under this scheme, 12 gas cylinders are distributed in a year. There is a subsidy benefit of Rs 200 on every cylinder.

Mar 25, 2023, 00:34 AM IST

LPG Cylinder Subsidy: Who can benefit and how much rebate you will get, read new rules

Domestic and commercial cooking gas cylinders have suffered a succession of price hikes in recent months.

May 28, 2022, 17:08 PM IST

20 Varsh Utkarsh: After Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, mother no longer 'cries' while cooking

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) was launched on 1 May 2016 by the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi to distribute 50 million LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line (BPL) families. A budgetary allocation of ₹80 billion was made for the scheme.

Oct 06, 2021, 21:08 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi launches Ujjwala 2.0, 1 crore additional LPG connections for low-income families

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched the Ujjwala 2.0 (Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana - PMUY) scheme, handing over LPG connections to new beneficiaries via video conferencing at Mahoba Uttar Pradesh. During the event, the Prime Minister also interacted with beneficiaries of the Ujjwala and addressed the nation. Ujjwala 2.0 is in line with the Prime Minister’s vision of universal access to LPG. Union Petroleum & Natural Gas Minister and Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath were also be present on the occasion.

Aug 10, 2021, 18:00 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi launches Ujjwala 2.0, 1 crore additional LPG connections for low-income families

Ujjwala 2.0  is in line with the Prime Minister’s vision of universal access to LPG. 

Aug 10, 2021, 13:36 PM IST

PM Ujjwala 2.0: Check 5 key points about Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2021

Ujjwala 2.0  is in line with the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of universal access to LPG. 

Aug 10, 2021, 11:49 AM IST

Free LPG Cylinder along with Rs 1,600 cash: Know all about THIS Modi govt scheme

Three State owned Oil Marketing Companies i.e. IOCL, BPCL and HPCL have implemented the Scheme in all the States/UTs of the country in a mission mode and achieved the target of 8 crore connections in September 2019, seven months ahead of the timelines set (March 2020).

Feb 08, 2021, 12:42 PM IST

Government releases 6.23 crore LPG connections under PMUY

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) was launched by the government May 2016.

Feb 04, 2019, 17:40 PM IST

Cabinet approves expansion of beneficiaries list under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana

It may be recalled that PMUY was launched in May 2016.

Dec 18, 2018, 18:02 PM IST

PM Modi meets over 100 beneficiaries of LPG scheme for poor families - See Pics

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana is a scheme for providing LPG connections to women from poor families. 

Feb 14, 2018, 00:40 AM IST

Govt extends deadline to get Aadhaar for free LPG

The government had in March this year mandated that anyone not having Aadhaar but desirous of availing free LPG connection under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana must apply for it by May 31.

Aug 05, 2017, 17:26 PM IST

PMUY launched in Arunachal Pradesh

Chief Minister Pema Khandu launched the scheme in presence of Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju and state Food and Civil Supplies minister Kamlung Mossang at a function here.

Jun 11, 2017, 20:53 PM IST

Oil ministry warns against fake websites on free-LPG scheme

The oil ministry on Friday warned citizens to be wary of fake websites on free-LPG scheme Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana.

May 12, 2017, 22:11 PM IST

Aadhaar now a must for poor women to get free LPG connection

The government has made having an Aadhaar card must for poor women to avail of free cooking gas (LPG) connection under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana.

Mar 08, 2017, 14:05 PM IST

Samajwadi Party patronizing 'copying mafia': Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday accused the Samajwadi Party (SP) government in Uttar Pradesh of protecting and patronizing the "copying mafia" in the state which was harming the future of the youth.

Feb 24, 2017, 15:40 PM IST

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana to be launched in Odisha today

Launch of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana to provide free of cost LPG cooking gas connections to women from BPL households will be held in Sambalpur, Odisha on Monday.

Jun 20, 2016, 09:22 AM IST

LPG connections to reach five crore women through Ujjwala Yojana: Oil and Gas Minister

Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday said new LPG connections would be reaching five crore women at the below poverty level (BPL) during the next three years through the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), a scheme for providing free LPG connections to women of BPL households.

May 17, 2016, 14:07 PM IST

Top quotes by PM Narendra Modi at launch of free LPG scheme for poor families

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched the 'Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana' in Ballia of Uttar Pradesh.  'Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana aims at providing LPG connections to 5 crore women beneficiaries from below poverty line (BPL) families over the next three years.

May 01, 2016, 14:12 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi launches 'Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana' on Labour Day, calls himself no. 1 labourer of India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid a visit to Uttar Pradesh's Ballia and launched the 'Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana'.

May 01, 2016, 09:52 AM IST