The Government of India has approved 25 lakh additional LPG connections under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) for FY 2025–26 to clear pending applications and move toward saturation of LPG access across the country. PMUY, launched in May 2016, has already provided 10.33 crore deposit-free LPG connections as of 1 November 2025. To further ease access, eligibility has been simplified to include any adult woman from a poor household submitting a Deprivation Declaration.
To ensure affordability and sustained LPG usage, the government is providing a targeted subsidy of ₹300 per 14.2 kg cylinder (proportionately for 5 kg cylinders) for up to nine refills per year in FY 2025–26. This enhanced subsidy builds on earlier support of ₹200 per cylinder introduced in 2022, later increased to ₹300. LPG usage and consumption trends are monitored through PPAC/OMCs reports and MIS systems.
Independent studies have shown that PMUY has delivered significant socio-economic and health benefits. It has reduced indoor air pollution by enabling a shift away from biomass-based cooking, improved women’s health and productivity by reducing drudgery, contributed to environmental conservation by lowering dependence on firewood, and supported better nutrition through easier and cleaner cooking. This information was provided by Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Shri Suresh Gopi, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha.
