Archive · 22 Sep 2025
Govt. to Give 2.5 Million New LPG Connections Under PMUY
The Indian government is expanding the Ujjwala Yojana, offering 2.5 million more free cooking gas connections.
These connections include a free gas cylinder and stove.
The government will spend ₹676 crore to provide deposit-free connections.
Beneficiaries will also receive a subsidy of ₹300 per cylinder.
The program aims to improve lives by providing cleaner cooking methods, replacing traditional methods.
This expansion aims to benefit women and empower families by providing easy access to cooking gas.
Government will provide 2.5 million new LPG connections under PMUY in FY26.
Total LPG connections under the scheme will reach 105.8 million.
₹676 crore approved for the expansion.
Beneficiaries receive deposit-free LPG connections.
The program offers a subsidy of ₹300 per cylinder.
- Who
- The Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
- What
- Announced 2.5 million additional cooking gas connections
- When
- During FY26
- Where
- Across India
- Why
- To support women and empower families.
- Scheme
- Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY)
- New Connections Approved
- 2.5 million
- Total Connections
- 105.8 million
- Expenditure
- ₹676 crore
- Cost per Connection
- ₹2,050
- Subsidy on Refills
- ₹300 per cylinder
Sources
Ujjwala Yojana: Centre to distribute 2.5 million free LPG connections this Navratri
Govt approves release of 25 lakh additional LPG connection under Ujjwala
PM Ujjwala Yojana Adds 2.5 Million More To 105.8 Million Households
Govt approves 2.5 million additional LPG connections under Ujjwala Yojana
