Lok Sabha Question No. 1966 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-31
Subject: Connections Released under PMUY 1.0 and 2.0
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: Shri Balwant Baswant Wankhade, Dr. Amar Singh, Smt. Jyotsna Charandas Mahant, Shri Ramasahayam Raghuram Reddy

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1966 TO BE ANSWERED ON 31 st  July, 2025

## Connections Released under PMUY 1.0 and 2.0

1966. Dr. Amar Singh:

Shri Balwant Baswant Wankhade:

Smt. Jyotsna Charandas Mahant:

Shri Ramasahayam Raghuram Reddy:

## पेĚोͧलयम एवं Ĥाक ृ Ǔतक गैस मंğी

Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state:

(a)  the  number  of  total  connections  released  under  Pradhan  Mantri  Ujjwala  Yojana  (PMUY)

including Ujjwala 1.0 and Ujjwala 2.0 from the year 2019-20 onwards, State-wise and year-wise;

- (b)  the  number  and  percentage  of  beneficiaries  who  have  taken  at  least  one  refill,  two  refills, three refills and more than six refills since the year 2022-23, year-wise;

(c)  whether  any  study  or  impact  assessments  have  been  conducted  by  the  Government  to evaluate, if PMUY connections have reduced the use of traditional cooking fuel like firewood

and kerosene and if so, the details thereof; and

(d)  whether  the  Government  has  the  data  on  the  percentage  of  dormant  or  inactive  PMUY

connections and if so, the details thereof, year-wise and the steps taken to reduce such cases

## ANSWER पेĚोͧलयम एवं Ĥाक ृ Ǔतक गैस मंğालय मɅ राÏयमंğी ( Įी सुरेश गोपी )

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS (SHRI SURESH GOPI)

(a)  to  (d):    Pradhan  Mantri  Ujjwala  Yojana  (PMUY)  was  launched  in  May,  2016  with  an objective to provide deposit free LPG connection to adult women from poor households across

the country. The target to release 8 crore connections under PMUY was achieved in September

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2019. To cover the remaining poor households, Ujjwala 2.0 was launched in August 2021 with a target  to  release  1  crore  additional  PMUY  connections,  which  was  achieved  in  January  2022. Subsequently, the Government decided to release 60 lakh more LPG connections under Ujjwala 2.0  and  the  target  of  1.60  crore  Ujjwala  2.0  connections  was  also  achieved  during  December 2022.  Further,  Government  approved  release  of  additional  75  lakh  connections  under  PMUY scheme which was also achieved by July 2024. As on 01.07.2025, there are 10.33 crore PMUY connections across the country.

State-wise and Year-wise, number of connections released under PMUY are at Annexure-A .

LPG consumption of PMUY beneficiaries is monitored regularly through PPAC's Consumption reports,  Common  LPG  Data  Platform  (CLDP)  and  meetings  with  OMCs.  Consumption  of domestic  LPG  by  households  depends  on  several  factors  like  food  habits,  household  size, cooking habits, tradition, flavor, taste, preferences, price, availability of alternate fuels etc.

To create awareness about the scheme and also to address any issue pertaining to LPG usage, OMCs regularly conduct LPG Panchayats for the customers. Government has taken several steps to  encourage better consumption of LPG by PMUY beneficiaries, which include deferment of loan recovery from subsidy amount, Swap option from 14.2 kg to 5 Kg to reduce upfront cash outgo, option of 5 Kg Double Bottle Connection, Conducting Pradhan Mantri LPG Panchayat to convince  the beneficiaries to use LPG  on  sustained  basis, mass  awareness  camps  etc.

To  make  LPG  more  affordable  to  PMUY  consumers  and  ensure  sustained  usage  of  LPG  by them, Government started a targeted subsidy of Rs.200/- per 14.2 kg cylinder for up to 12 refills per annum (and proportionately pro-rated for 5 Kg connections) to the PMUY consumers in May 2022.  In  October  2023,  Government  increased  the  targeted  subsidy  to  Rs.300  per  14.2  kg cylinder. After a targeted subsidy of Rs. 300/cylinder to PMUY consumers, Government of India is providing 14.2 Kg LPG cylinders at an effective price of Rs. 553 per cylinder in Delhi. As a result of these efforts, per capita consumption of PMUY beneficiaries (in terms of no. of 14.2 kg LPG cylinders taken per year) has increased from 3.68 (FY 2021-22) to 4.47  (FY 2024-25).

The dormant or inactive nature of PMUY connections can be assessed through consumers who have taken nil refills  after  installations  of  connections.  As  on  01.07.2025,  about  1.3%  PMUY consumers have not taken any refill since installation of their connections.

Further,  details  of  number  of  PMUY  consumers  who  have  taken  one  refill,  two  refills,  three refills and more than six refills for the last three years are at Annexure- B .

Various independent studies and reports have shown that PMUY scheme has had a significant positive  impact  on  the  lives  of  rural  households,  especially  women  and  families  in  rural  and remote areas. Some key benefits are briefly explained below:

(i)  PMUY had resulted in a shift from  traditional cooking methods that involve burning solid fuels  like  wood,  dung  and  crop  residues.  The  use  of  cleaner  fuel  lowers  indoor  air  pollution, leading  to  improved  respiratory  health,  particularly  among  women  and  children  who  are traditionally more exposed to household smoke. (ii)  Households  in  rural  areas,  especially  those  in  remote  locations,  often  spend  a  significant portion  of  their  time  and  energy  in  collecting  traditional  cooking  fuels.  LPG  has  reduced drudgery  and  the  time  spent  on  cooking  by  women  of  poor  households.  The  free  time,  thus, available with them can be utilized in multiple spheres for enhanced economic productivity. (iii) Transition from biomass and traditional fuels to LPG reduces the dependency on wood and other  biomass  for  cooking  purposes,  leading  to  a  decrease  in  deforestation  and  environmental degradation. This benefits not only the households but also contributes to broader environmental conservation efforts. (iv) With improved cooking facilities, there is a potential positive impact on nutrition. Families may find it easier to cook a variety of nutritious meals, contributing to better overall health.

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Annexure referred to in part (a) to (d) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1966 to be answered on 31.07.2025 regarding "Connections Released under PMUY 1.0 and 2.0'.

Details of State-wise, LPG Connection released under PMUY Scheme Since 2019-20

| State/UT                                 | PMUY (Phase 1)   | Ujjwala 2.0   | Ujjwala 2.0   | Ujjwala 2.0   | Ujjwala 2.0   |
|------------------------------------------|------------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
| State/UT                                 | 2019-20          | 2021-22       | 2022-23       | 2023-24       | 2024-25       |
| Andaman and Nicobar Islands              | 4,547            | 811           | 46            | 383           | -             |
| Andhra pradesh                           | 49,262           | 25,222        | 95,672        | 4,55,997      | 3,203         |
| Arunachal Pradesh                        | 5,384            | 3,457         | 1,514         | 4,544         | 9             |
| Assam                                    | 6,48,961         | 5,11,073      | 4,24,243      | 6,77,955      | 8,138         |
| Bihar                                    | 6,43,107         | 16,13,210     | 6,39,296      | 8,85,019      | 9,662         |
| Chandigarh                               | -                | 5             | 569           | 1,366         | -             |
| Chhattisgarh                             | 2,96,736         | 3,73,735      | 1,44,003      | 2,93,324      | 16,605        |
| Dadra and Nagar Haveli AND Daman and Diu | 644              | 39            | 14            | 2,795         | 2             |
| Delhi                                    | 3,058            | 22,638        | 43,594        | 1,14,936      | 2,941         |
| Goa                                      | 10               | -             | 141           | 692           | -             |
| Gujarat                                  | 3,79,993         | 5,40,537      | 4,06,881      | 4,62,062      | 4,795         |
| Haryana                                  | 50,472           | 13,675        | 29,097        | 3,45,912      | 2,333         |
| Himachal Pradesh                         | 23,048           | 2,058         | 2,525         | 10,089        | 54            |
| Jammu and Kashmir                        | 1,88,317         | 9,415         | 7,110         | 25,324        | 367           |
| Jharkhand                                | 3,56,981         | 2,19,486      | 1,74,072      | 2,49,411      | 1,559         |
| Karnataka                                | 3,23,478         | 3,28,275      | 2,93,751      | 3,91,934      | 695           |
| Kerala                                   | 46,379           | 44,456        | 40,802        | 46,564        | 97            |
| Ladakh                                   | 745              | 28            | 1             | 2             | -             |
| Lakshadweep                              | -                | 10            | 14            | 61            | -             |
| Madhya Pradesh                           | 7,08,815         | 7,95,859      | 2,92,462      | 6,05,761      | 15,730        |
| Maharashtra                              | 3,64,878         | 2,81,997      | 1,94,467      | 3,27,823      | 3,523         |
| Manipur                                  | 26,221           | 22,025        | 23,691        | 22,970        | -             |
| Meghalaya                                | 10,433           | 22,628        | 41,847        | 1,01,774      | 1,385         |
| Mizoram                                  | 2,337            | 1,523         | 3,962         | 2,436         | 22            |
| Nagaland                                 | 5,738            | 21,977        | 14,956        | 30,324        | 68            |
| Odisha                                   | 5,14,096         | 4,55,549      | 1,37,729      | 2,26,972      | 2,798         |
| Puducherry                               | 203              | 655           | 616           | 4,485         | 20            |
| Punjab                                   | 15,256           | 17,132        | 48,514        | 75,928        | 53            |
| Rajasthan                                | 6,73,000         | 2,64,503      | 3,10,247      | 4,51,692      | 7,030         |
| Sikkim                                   | 954              | 3,707         | 1,341         | 6,116         | -             |
| Tamil Nadu                               | 1,00,374         | 2,14,225      | 2,57,068      | 3,97,716      | 1,849         |
| Telangana                                | 1,48,480         | 40,198        | 41,845        | 32,890        | 336           |
| Tripura                                  | 33,495           | 5,827         | 11,673        | 31,959        | 1,060         |
| Uttar Pradesh                            | 17,93,397        | 20,00,914     | 7,98,372      | 10,90,440     | 5,861         |
| Uttarakhand                              | 51,645           | 46,778        | 48,157        | 33,756        | 151           |
| West Bengal                              | 7,94,376         | 20,96,373     | 14,69,708     | 6,107         | 2,108         |

Source: IOCL on behalf of PSU OMCs

Annexure referred to in part (a) to (d) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1966 to be answered on 31.07.2025 regarding "Connections Released under PMUY 1.0 and 2.0'.

Details of year-wise, number of PMUY beneficiaries who have taken one refill, two refills, three refills, and more than six refills since 2022-23

| FY      | TotalPMUY customers (closing of FY)   | One Refills   | Two Refills   | Three Refills   | More than 6 Refills   |
|---------|---------------------------------------|---------------|---------------|-----------------|-----------------------|
| 2022-23 | 9,58,59,418                           | 1,54,74,040   | 1,49,24,938   | 1,31,19,605     | 1,58,42,186           |
| 2023-24 | 10,32,66,007                          | 1,66,52,314   | 1,39,79,305   | 1,24,79,489     | 2,03,15,458           |
| 2024-25 | 10,33,24,916                          | 1,29,75,672   | 1,13,33,996   | 1,05,50,650     | 2,81,17,559           |

Source: IOCL on behalf of PSU OMC