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Free LPG Connection: As a gift for Dussehra, the central government has announced an important good news for the countrymen. In view of the Dussehra festival, it will provide free gas connections to 25 lakh families across the country.
The government’s Ujjwala scheme has proved to be a boon for lakhs of families. Each gas connection costs around ₹2,050. This cost is shared by the government and the oil marketing companies, ensuring that there is no burden on the beneficiaries. In addition, the scheme has been further enhanced by allocating ₹160 crore for subsidies and ₹35 crore for project management and other administrative expenses.
Under the Ujjwala scheme, beneficiaries will get a free cylinder, regulator, safety hose, gas consumer card and installation charges. Apart from this, the first refill and stove will also be provided free of cost, enabling women to start cooking immediately. The unique feature of this scheme is that women will be given the option to choose between a 14.2 kg cylinder, 5 kg single bottle, or 5 kg double bottle connection based on their needs. This will provide equal access to both small families in urban areas and large families in rural areas. As a gift for Dussehra, the Central Government has made important announcements for the country. In view of the festival of Dussehra, 25 lakh families across the country will get free gas connections.
The process of getting the connection has also been completely modernized and digitalized. Eligible women can apply online or at their nearest LPG distributor by filling the Below Poverty Line (BPL) declaration form. First, the system performs a mock verification. After this, an official from an oil marketing company visits the beneficiary’s home, confirms the connection, and completes the installation. Women who have already applied will need to update their e-KYC to get the gas connection without any hassle.
The journey of this scheme has been remarkable. Ujjwala Yojana was launched in May 2016. The initial target was 80 million connections, which was achieved by September 2019. Then, in August 2021, Ujjwala 2.0 was launched, providing 10 million more connections. By December 2022, 6 million connections were successfully connected, and by July 2024, 7.5 million connections were successfully connected. By July 2025, a total of 103.3 million connections were provided across the country, making Ujjwala Yojana the world’s largest clean energy initiative.
Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said that the decision to provide 25 lakh deposit-free connections under the Ujjwala Yojana on the occasion of Navratri is a testament to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s commitment to respect and empowerment of women. In his words, the scheme has completely changed the cooking habits of lakhs of families across the country, protected the health of women by providing smoke-free kitchens, improved their quality of life, and taken a major step towards providing a clean environment for future generations.
Thus, Ujjwala Yojana is not just a government scheme, but a revolutionary programme that is transforming the lives of rural women, uplifting them economically and socially. Each LPG connection under Ujjwala Yojana costs around ₹2,050, the cost of which is shared by the government and the oil marketing companies. In addition, ₹160 crore has been specifically allocated for subsidies and ₹35 million for project management. Thus, beneficiaries are getting gas connections without any financial burden.
Under this scheme, beneficiaries will get cylinder, regulator, safety hose, gas consumer card and installation fee free of cost. Apart from this, the first refill and stove will also be provided free of cost. Women can choose from 14.2 kg cylinder, 5 kg single bottle, or 5 kg double bottle connection based on their needs. The connection process has been made completely digital and simplified. Eligible women can apply online or at their nearest LPG distributor by filling a simple KYC form. After system verification, officials of the oil marketing company will visit their homes, confirm the connection and install it. Those who have already applied will need to update their e-KYC.
Launched in May 2016, the scheme initially aimed to provide 80 million connections. This target was achieved by September 2019. Then, Ujjwala 2.0 was launched in August 2021, providing 10 million additional connections. By December 2022, 60 lakh connections were provided, and by July 2024, 7.5 million. By July 2025, a total of 103.3 million connections were provided across the country, making the Ujjwala scheme the world’s largest clean energy mission.
Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said that the decision to provide 25 lakh deposit-free connections on the occasion of Navratri further strengthens Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s commitment to women empowerment. In his words, the scheme is playing a significant role in changing the cooking habits of lakhs of women across the country, protecting their health and providing smoke-free kitchens to their families. Due to the Ujjwala scheme, rural families have become free from the smoke of wood stoves. It not only protects the health of women but also the future of children. This environmentally beneficial clean energy initiative has transformed the lives of lakhs of people.
