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PMUY Hits 10.41 Crore LPG Connections, Nears 10.6 Crore Target

The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana has provided 10.41 crore subsidised LPG connections, nearing its target of 10.6 crore families. The scheme offers a Rs 300 subsidy per cylinder, leading to a significant increase in average annual LPG consumption. The government has approved 25 lakh additional connections for the current fiscal year to achieve saturation. Enhanced safety measures, including millions of free inspections, have been implemented alongside improved subsidy targeting through Aadhaar authentication.

Key Points: PMUY Subsidised LPG Connections Reach 10.41 Crore

  • 10.41 crore LPG connections provided
  • Rs 300 subsidy per cylinder for PMUY
  • Average consumption rose to ~4.85 refills annually
  • 25 lakh additional connections approved for FY25-26
  • Over 12 crore free safety inspections conducted
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Number of poor getting subsidised LPG under PMUY scheme touches 10.41 crore

Over 10.41 crore poor families now have subsidised LPG under PMUY. Scheme drives clean fuel adoption with Rs 300 subsidy and safety checks.

"Ujjwala has transformed clean cooking from a welfare measure into a reliable everyday infrastructure - Hardeep Singh Puri"

New Delhi, Jan 6

Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Tuesday that as many as 10.41 crore LPG connections have already been provided for the supply of subsidised cooking gas to poor families under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana as the government steadily progresses to achieve its target of covering 10.6 crore families under the scheme.

Puri further stated that the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana has succeeded in building a nationwide system that delivers clean cooking fuel reliably with every refill.

"Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Ujjwala has transformed clean cooking from a welfare measure into a reliable everyday infrastructure," the minister said in a post on X.

LPG is being made affordable for the poor through a targeted subsidy of Rs 300 per 14.2 kg cylinder for up to nine refills per year under the PMUY scheme. This intervention has resulted in a steady rise in LPG consumption. The average per capita consumption increased from about three refills in 2019-20 to 4.47 refills in FY 2024-25 and further to a pro-rated level of about 4.85 refills per annum during FY 2025-26, indicating sustained adoption of clean cooking fuel, according to figures compiled by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.

To clear pending applications and achieve saturation of LPG access, the government approved the release of 25 lakh additional LPG connections during FY 2025-26. Subsidy targeting and transparency were improved with the acceleration of Aadhaar authentication. As on December 1, 2025, biometric authentication covered 71 per cent of PMUY consumers and 62 per cent of non-PMUY consumers, according to an official statement.

Consumer safety was strengthened through the nationwide Basic Safety Check campaign. More than 12.12 crore free safety inspections were conducted at customer premises, and over 4.65 crore LPG hoses were replaced at discounted rates, significantly enhancing awareness and safety standards in domestic LPG usage, the statement added.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Good to see the numbers, but the real challenge is sustaining usage. 4.85 refills on average is still less than half the potential yearly usage. For many poor families, even with the Rs 300 subsidy, the remaining cost is a burden. Hope the government looks at increasing the subsidy amount or number of subsidized cylinders.
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Suresh O
The safety check campaign is a very important but often overlooked part. Replacing old hoses prevents so many accidents. Jai Ho to the safaiwala and gas agency people who do these checks. Safety first!
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Anjali F
Connecting 10.41 crore families is no small feat. It's a massive logistical achievement. However, I've heard from relatives in rural MP that sometimes there are delays in getting the first refill or the stove. Streamlining that last-mile delivery is key for complete satisfaction.
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Michael C
As someone working in the development sector, the steady increase in per capita consumption from 3 to nearly 5 refills is the most promising data point here. It shows behavioral change is happening, which is the hardest part. Aadhaar linkage for transparency is also a smart move.
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Kavya N
Ujjwala Yojana is a blessing. But alongside gas, we need to promote affordable, efficient induction stoves in villages where electricity supply is now better. A dual approach can give families options and reduce dependency on a single fuel source.

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