Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana: In May 2016, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MOPNG) introduced the “Pradhan Mantri Ujjawala Yojana 2.0” in India. Pradhan Mantri Ujjawala Yojana (PMUY) is a program launched by the Government of India in 2016 to provide free LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) connections to women from low-income families.
The aim is to provide clean cooking fuel like LPG to rural and poor people who use traditional cooking fuel like wood, charcoal, cow dung cake etc. Its effects on the health of rural women and the environment.
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Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana: Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) is a transformative initiative launched by the Government of India under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The main objective of the project is to promote the use of clean cooking fuel, especially liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), to replace cooking methods that usually involve burning wood. solids such as wood, mud cake, coal.
These traditional cooking methods, especially in rural and poor families, have significant negative impacts on health, the environment and economic outcomes.
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana: The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana was officially launched on 1 May 2016 in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG). The project was designed as a national-level initiative to provide free LPG connections to women from below poverty line (BPL) households across the country. The plan is part of the government’s broader efforts to ensure universal access to clean energy, reduce health risks from indoor air pollution and improve the lives of women in rural India.
- The target under this scheme is to provide 8 crore LPG connections to underprivileged households by March 2020.
- On 7 September 2019, the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India issued the 8 crore LPG connection in Aurangabad, Maharashtra.
- Provision of 8 crore LPG connections under this scheme has also helped to increase LPG coverage from 62% on 1st May 2016 to 99.8% on 1st April -April 2021.
- Ujjwala 2.0: Additional distribution of 1.6 million LPG connections under PMUY Scheme and special facilities to migrant households. This program was launched in Mahoba, Uttar Pradesh by the Honorable Prime Minister of India, Shri. Narendra Modi.
Benefits:
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana: Financial assistance for PMUY fellowships provided by Government of India – Rs. 1600 (for connection of 14.2 kg cylinder / Rs. 1150 for 5 kg cylinder). The financial assistance will cover the following:
- Security Deposit of Cylinder – Rs. 1250 for 14.2 kg cylinder/ Rs. 800 for 5 kg cylinder.
- Pressure Regulator – Rs. 150.
- LPG Hose – Rs. 100.
- Domestic Gas Consumer Card – Rs. 25.
- Inspection/ Installation/ Demonstration charges – Rs. 75.
In addition, all PMUY beneficiaries will receive their first LPG and gas stove (hob) for free connection and financing by Oil Marketing Companies (OMC).
Eligibility:
- Adult women belong to any of the following 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
- Applicant must have attained 18 years of age.
- There should not be any other LPG connections in the same household.
Application Process:
Offline
Step 1: You can download the forms from the official website (below) or get them from your nearest LPG dealer.
- 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 the application form with required information including personal details, bank account details and LPG Supplier preference.
Step 3: Attach the required documents along with the application form. These documents include identity proof, address proof and BPL category proof.
Step 4: Submit the completed application form with 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 Apply for Ujjwala 2.0 Link option.
Step 3: Scroll down and click on Website. And select the LPG distribution company name for example. India / Bharatgas / HP Gas.
Step 4: Click on Register now with your selected LPG distribution company.
Step 5: Select a link type as Ujjwala 2.0 New Link.
Step 6: Select Country, District, Pin Code and Sender Name. Then enter mobile number, captcha and OTP.
Step 7: Select KYC type New KYC and Normal KYC.
Step 8: Select Immigrant Family Status with Yes or No
Step 9: Fill out Schedule 1 for Family ID with NO
Step 10: Fill out the Family ID License Card with YES
Step 11: Fill All Family Information, personal information, address information, financial information, select the type of cylinder, select rural or urban and select the message to be sent.
Step 12: Generate the reference number and print the application form and attach all the documents you have submitted online and visit the selected gas agency.
Documents Required:
- Know Your Customer(KYC)
- The ration card issued by the government where the application is made / other authorities. Document confirming family composition/self-declaration as per Annexure-I (for immigrant applicants)
- Aadhaar of beneficiary and senior family members mentioned in the document in Sl. 2
- Address Proof – Aadhaar is considered as a proof of identity and proof of address if a link to the same address is required. In this case only Adhar will suffice.
- Bank Account Number and IFSC
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. Who is the eligible beneficiary under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0?
A. An adult woman belonging to a poor household and not having LPG connection in her household, will be eligible under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0.
The beneficiaries should belong to any of the following categories: 1. Eligible as per SECC 2011 list 2. Belongs to SC/ST households, be a beneficiary of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY), Forest dwellers, Most Backward Classes (MBC), Tea and Ex-Tea Garden Tribes, People residing in riverIslands (Beneficiary will submit supporting document)
3. If she is not falling in the above 2 categories, then she can stake her claim to be a beneficiary under Poor household by submitting 14-point declaration (as per prescribed format)
Q. Which Documents are mandatory to be submitted by applicant for enrolment under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0?
A. The applicant must provide following documents: 1. KYC as per the standard format carrying photograph of the applicant and duly signed. 2. POI (Proof of Identity) 3. POA (Proof of Address) 4. Aadhaar copy of Applicant, 5. Aadhaar copy of all adult family members as mentioned in Ration Card or similar document. 6. Bank account details of the applicant
7. Ration card or any other family document issued by State Govt. /District administration detailing household composition (such as Bhamashah Card in Rajasthan and Samagra Id in MP, Parivar Register of Uttar Pradesh, Parivar Pehchan Patra in Haryana, Rice Card of Andhra Pradesh or any other state specific card getting added later) of the identified household in which her name appears.
In states, where the State Government portal has updated family details, a self signed copy of the printout from this portal can also be submitted by the beneficiary in lieu of ration card. 8. Self-declaration as per Annexure-I in lieu of Ration card for ascertaining family composition in case of Migrant Applicants. 9. Supporting Document, in case connection is applied under any of the seven categories (i.e. SC/ST households, beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) (Gramin), Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY), Forest dwellers, Most Backward Classes (MBC), Tea and Ex-Tea Garden Tribes, People residing in river Islands). 14-point declaration in support of Poor household duly signed by applicant as per standard format given.
Q. If customer possess aadhaar card and connection to be released in the same address as mentioned in aadhaar card, can it be used as the POI and POA document?
A. In case the Aadhaar card is having the address at which connection is to be released, it can be used both as the POI and POA.
Q. What document can be produced as proof of Identity (pOI) and Proof of address( POA)?
A. 1. Aadhaar Card of applicant will only be considered as Proof of Identity (POI) for applicants of all states except Assam and Meghalaya. 2. This would also serve the purpose of Proof of Address (POA) if the current address of applicant is same as per her Aadhaar. 3. In case, applicant address is different from that mentioned in Aadhaar card, then she can submit any other documents for POA as listed in the Annexure – A
4. For Assam and Meghalaya, where Aadhaar is not mandatory, applicant can submit, any other Proof of Identity as given in the below table. 5. In case of Migrants, they can submit any of the 25 documents mentioned below under list of PoA including self-declaration form as per Annexure – I. 6. Self-declaration form as per Annexure – I will not be considered for Non-Migrants.
Q. How can one apply for LPG connection under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0?
A. Applicant can apply both online and offline. 1. Online – Customer can enroll through online application, or she can also contact her nearest CSC Centre for submitting the online application. 2. Offline – Customer can enroll by directly submitting the application at the distributorship.
Q. What are the mandatory documents to be uploaded by the distributor for submission of KYC under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0?
A. The following documents are to be uploaded by the distributor: 1. Proof of Identity (POI (any one as per list in the application form) 2. Proof of Address (POA) (any one as per list in the application form) 3. Aadhaar of Applicant (Aadhaar is not mandatory for Assam & Meghalaya, however Ration Card issued by State Government is required). 4. Ration Card or any other family document issued by State Govt. /District administration detailing family composition or Self Declaration of Family for migrants as per Annexure-I 5.
14-point declaration duly signed by applicant as per standard format given. 6. Supporting document in case, connection is applied under any of the seven categories as mentioned Q (1) (b). Document to be collected and confirmed in the OMC portal by Distributor 1. Declaration from the customer for enabling existing KYCs in OMC portal to be Ujjwala 2.0 compliant. (Cleared KYCs under previous scheme – PMUY/EPMUY/EPMUY2 will be verified for eligibility under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0 scheme. These applicants have to submit self – Declaration from the customer). 2. Pre-Installation Check Report of customer’s premises
Q. If the applicant is unable to submit aadhaar card of any adult family member whose name is appearing in ration card or equivalent document issued by state department, will she be enrolled under ujjwala 2.0?
A. Such beneficiaries can not been rolled. The Distributor has to make efforts in getting the Aadhaar enrolment of such adults in the family and show receipt of same, applicant can be enrolled under UJJWALA 2.0. Exemption will be provided only in case of death of any adult family member or separation of any family member due to marriage etc. with submission of documentary proof like death certificate, marriage certificate etc
Q. What is the criterion to ascertain a poor household under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0?
A. The 14-point declaration submitted by the applicant is the basic criteria to consider it as eligible Poor household under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0. Thus, it is mandatory for all applicants.
Q. What type of ration card needd to be submitted by applicant?
A. As Ration Card is only for the purpose of identifying the family Composition of the beneficiary any type of Ration card either APL or BPL will be considered.
Q. Whether a connection can be given to a female who is claiming to be single member in the household or other members of the family who are minors?
A. Yes, if there are supporting documents viz.Ration Card confirming single adult member in the family. In case additional adult members are shown in the Ration Card, then Death certificate in case of the deceased family member or marriage certificate for member moved out of the family should be attached.
Q. PMUY connection can be released to poor household with no female adult member?
A. No. PMUY connection can be released in the name of adult female member of the Poor household only.
Q. Is aadhaar Authentication (E-KYC) is mandatory for connections enrolled under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 2.0? if so, how it is carried out?
A. Yes. Aadhaar authentication will be carried out through Biometric or Mobile OTP based, for the connections enrolled under Ujjwala 2.0. Aadhaar authentication is optional only in the state of Assam and Meghalaya.
Conclusion
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana: The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana has been a landmark initiative in promoting clean cooking fuel in India, particularly for rural and underprivileged households. Moving forward, the focus should be on ensuring the sustained use of