Free (deposit-free) LPG connection for adult women from poor households, to replace polluting cooking fuels.
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
💰 Benefit: Deposit-free LPG connection with first refill and stove free, plus ₹300 subsidy per 14.2 kg refill (annual refill limit applies)
Always verify eligibility on the official website before applying. Scheme rules may change. Facts last checked against the official source on 15 October 2026.
The applicant must be an adult woman, aged 18 or above. There is no upper age limit.
There is no fixed income figure. Women from poor households qualify by submitting a Deprivation Declaration, provided no one in the family has an LPG connection.
A deposit-free LPG connection, with the first refill and a stove free of cost. You also get a ₹300 subsidy per 14.2 kg refill in your bank account, up to a yearly refill limit.
Apply online at www.pmuy.gov.in or at any public sector LPG distributor (Indane, HP Gas, Bharatgas) with the KYC form and Deprivation Declaration.
A KYC form, the Deprivation Declaration, Aadhaar, a ration card or family proof, and bank account details.
Yes. You can choose a 14.2 kg single bottle, 5 kg single bottle or 5 kg double bottle connection; the subsidy is pro-rated for 5 kg.