Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Petroleum and Natural Gas
Department: null
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Women and Child
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MOPNG), introduced the ‘"Pradhan Mantri Ujjawala Yojana 2.0" in India. The Pradhan Mantri Ujjawala Yojana (PMUY) is a scheme launched by the Government of India in 2016 to provide free LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) connections to women from below-poverty-line.

Benefits:
Cash assistance for PMUY connections is provided by the Government of India - ₹1600 (for a connection 14.2kg cylinder/ ₹1150 for a 5 kg cylinder). The cash assistance covers:

1. Security Deposit of Cylinder – ₹1250 for 14.2 kg cylinder/ ₹ 800 for 5 kg cylinder.
1. Pressure Regulator – ₹150.
1. LPG Hose – ₹100.
1. Domestic Gas Consumer Card – ₹25.
1. Inspection/ Installation/ Demonstration charges – ₹75.

Additionally, All PMUY beneficiaries will be provided with first LPG refill and Stove (hotplate) both free of cost along with their deposit-free connection by the Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs).
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Eligibility:
1. The applicant must be at least 18 years old.
1. The applicant’s household must not have any existing LPG connection.
1. The applicant woman must belong to any one of the eligible categories. 

- SC Households
- ST Households
- Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin)
- Most Backward Classes
- Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY)
- Tea and Ex-Tea Garden tribes
- Forest Dwellers
- People residing on Islands and River Islands
- SECC Households (AHL TIN)
- Poor Household as per 14-point declaration

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: You can download Forms from the official website (given below) or get them from the nearest LPG distributor.
KYC Form
Supplementary KYC Document & Undertaking
ANNEXURE - I Self-declaration for Family Composition and Address for release  of new connection under PMUY (for Migrant only)
ANNEXURE - II Mechanics Pre-Installation check of Customers Premises for LPG connection
Step 2: Fill out the application form with the required information, including personal details, bank account information, and LPG distributor preference.
Step 3: Attach the necessary documents along with the application form. The documents typically include proof of identity, proof of address, and proof of BPL category.
Step 4: Submit the completed application form along with the supporting documents to the nearest LPG distributor.

[Online]
Step 1: Apply online for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0 from the official website.
Step 2: Select the option Apply for the New Ujjwala 2.0 Connection.
Step 3: Scroll down to and click on Online Portal. and Select the LPG distribution company name example Indane / Bharatgas / HP Gas.
Step 4: Click on Register Now on the selected LPG distribution company.
Step 5: Select a type of Connection like Ujjwala 2.0 New Connection.
Step 6: Choose the State, District, Pin Code, and Name of the  Distributor. Then Enter your Mobile Number, Captcha, and OTP. 
Step 7: Select the type of KYC New KYC and Normal KYC.
Step 8: Select Migrant Family status in YES or NO
Step 9: For the family Identifier in NO fill in Annexure 1 
Step 10: For  family Identifier in Yes fill in Ration Card 
Step 11: Fill in all Family Details, Personal details, address details, bank details, Choose Cylinder Types, Select rural or urban and select the declaration and submit.
Step 12: Generate the Reference number and Print your applied form attach all the documents you submitted online and visit the selected Gas agency.

Documents Required:
Know Your Customer(KYC)
Ration Card issued by the State from which application is being made/ other State Govt. document certifying family composition/ Self-Declaration as per Annexure I (for migrant applicants)
Aadhaar of the beneficiary and adult family members appearing in the document at Sl. 2
Proof of Address - Aadhaar will be taken as Proof of Identity and Proof of Address if the connection is required in the same address. In that case, only Aadhaar is sufficient.
Bank Account Number and IFSC