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Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana

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Summary

Provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line households to replace unclean cooking fuels. Over 10 crore connections released, significantly reducing indoor air pollution and health risks for rural women.

Key Facts

TypeScheme

SourceHistorical Record

PublishedSunday, 1 May 2016

Affected Population1.4 billion consumers, 300 million without reliable power

Key Numbers

500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity target by 2030

Saubhagya: 100% household electrification

175 GW renewable energy installed (2025)

Beti Bachao Beti Padhao: 405 districts

Key Authorities

Key Stakeholders

Government Context

NDA IBJP-led NDA

Centre-Right

LeftCentreRight

Impact Assessment

8/10

Impact Score

Beneficiaries10.35 crore BPL families

Budget AllocationRs 13K Crore

CoverageAll states and UTs

Implementation StatusOperational

88% implemented

Key Outcomes

10.35 crore LPG connections to BPL households
LPG coverage increased from 62% to 99.8%
Significant reduction in indoor air pollution-related diseases

Challenges

Refill affordability — many revert to solid fuels
Supply chain gaps in remote areas

SDG Alignment

3Good Health7Clean Energy

Amendment History

21 changes recorded for this policy.

DescriptionSunday, 9 August 2026via pib_national_financial_reporting_authority

Provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line households to replace unclean cooking fuels. Over 10 crore connections released, significantly reducing indoor air pollution and health risks for rural women.

Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban Milestone: 1.25 crore houses sanctioned, 1 crore houses delivered

DescriptionSunday, 9 August 2026via pib_pm_speech

Provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line households to replace unclean cooking fuels. Over 10 crore connections released, significantly reducing indoor air pollution and health risks for rural women.

Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban Milestone: 1.25 crore houses sanctioned, 1 crore houses delivered

DescriptionSunday, 9 August 2026via pib_ifsc_authority

Provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line households to replace unclean cooking fuels. Over 10 crore connections released, significantly reducing indoor air pollution and health risks for rural women.

Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban Milestone: 1.25 crore houses sanctioned, 1 crore houses delivered

DescriptionSunday, 9 August 2026via pib_competition_commission_of_india

Provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line households to replace unclean cooking fuels. Over 10 crore connections released, significantly reducing indoor air pollution and health risks for rural women.

Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban Milestone: 1.25 crore houses sanctioned, 1 crore houses delivered

DescriptionSunday, 9 August 2026via pib_national_human_rights_commission

Provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line households to replace unclean cooking fuels. Over 10 crore connections released, significantly reducing indoor air pollution and health risks for rural women.

Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban Milestone: 1.25 crore houses sanctioned, 1 crore houses delivered

DescriptionSunday, 9 August 2026via pib_national_security_council_secretariat

Provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line households to replace unclean cooking fuels. Over 10 crore connections released, significantly reducing indoor air pollution and health risks for rural women.

Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban Milestone: 1.25 crore houses sanctioned, 1 crore houses delivered

DescriptionSunday, 9 August 2026via pib_lokpal_of_india

Provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line households to replace unclean cooking fuels. Over 10 crore connections released, significantly reducing indoor air pollution and health risks for rural women.

Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban Milestone: 1.25 crore houses sanctioned, 1 crore houses delivered

DescriptionSunday, 9 August 2026via state_pib_karnataka

Provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line households to replace unclean cooking fuels. Over 10 crore connections released, significantly reducing indoor air pollution and health risks for rural women.

Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban Milestone: 1.25 crore houses sanctioned, 1 crore h...

DescriptionSunday, 9 August 2026via pib

Provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line households to replace unclean cooking fuels. Over 10 crore connections released, significantly reducing indoor air pollution and health risks for rural women.

Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban Milestone: 1.25 crore houses sanctioned, 1 crore h...

DescriptionSunday, 9 August 2026via state_pib_karnataka

Provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line households to replace unclean cooking fuels. Over 10 crore connections released, significantly reducing indoor air pollution and health risks for rural women.

Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban Milestone: 1.25 crore houses sanctioned, 1 crore h...

DescriptionMonday, 10 August 2026via pib

Provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line households to replace unclean cooking fuels. Over 10 crore connections released, significantly reducing indoor air pollution and health risks for rural women.

Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban Milestone: 1.25 crore houses sanctioned, 1 crore h...

DescriptionMonday, 10 August 2026via state_pib_karnataka

Provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line households to replace unclean cooking fuels. Over 10 crore connections released, significantly reducing indoor air pollution and health risks for rural women.

Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban Milestone: 1.25 crore houses sanctioned, 1 crore h...

SectorsTuesday, 11 August 2026via historical

~~Climate & Environment, Health, Social Protection~~

Energy, Gender & Women, Health, Rural Development

DescriptionSaturday, 29 August 2026via pib

Provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line households to replace unclean cooking fuels. Over 10 crore connections released, significantly reducing indoor air pollution and health risks for rural women.

Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana

DescriptionSunday, 30 August 2026via pib

Provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line households to replace unclean cooking fuels. Over 10 crore connections released, significantly reducing indoor air pollution and health risks for rural women.

Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana

DescriptionSunday, 30 August 2026via pib

Provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line households to replace unclean cooking fuels. Over 10 crore connections released, significantly reducing indoor air pollution and health risks for rural women.

Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana

DescriptionSunday, 30 August 2026via state_pib_karnataka

Provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line households to replace unclean cooking fuels. Over 10 crore connections released, significantly reducing indoor air pollution and health risks for rural women.

Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana

DescriptionSunday, 30 August 2026via state_pib_punjab

Provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line households to replace unclean cooking fuels. Over 10 crore connections released, significantly reducing indoor air pollution and health risks for rural women.

Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana

DescriptionFriday, 18 September 2026via pib

Provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line households to replace unclean cooking fuels. Over 10 crore connections released, significantly reducing indoor air pollution and health risks for rural women.

Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY)

DescriptionFriday, 18 September 2026via state_pib_karnataka

Provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line households to replace unclean cooking fuels. Over 10 crore connections released, significantly reducing indoor air pollution and health risks for rural women.

Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY)

DescriptionFriday, 18 September 2026via state_pib_punjab

Provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line households to replace unclean cooking fuels. Over 10 crore connections released, significantly reducing indoor air pollution and health risks for rural women.

Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY)

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