Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY)
Launched in May 2016, PMUY aims to provide clean cooking fuel (LPG) to women from Below Poverty Line (BPL) households, replacing traditional biomass-based cooking. The scheme has fundamentally transformed India's household energy landscape, making LPG a near-universal cooking fuel and consequently making its uninterrupted supply a critical governance challenge.
- Over 10.56 crore LPG connections provided under PMUY as of March 2026
- Beneficiaries receive a Rs 300 per cylinder subsidy for up to 9 refills per year (approved for FY 2026-27)
- First LPG refill and stove provided free of cost to new beneficiaries
- The scheme has dramatically increased India's total LPG consumer base, intensifying supply pressure
- PMUY 3.0 further expanded eligibility to include more categories of poor households
● Tracked since March 05, 2026 · last seen September 19, 2026 · updates as the daily brief publishes
19 Sep '26
LPG Subsidy Delivery: Mandatory Aadhaar Biometric Authentication from October 2026
Economics
08 Jun '26
Ujjwala Scheme: Government Cuts Subsidised LPG Cylinders to 4 Per Year
Polity & Governance
01 Apr '26
Ujjwala Yojana: When 'Smoke-Free Kitchens' Revert to Dung-Cake Stoves
Science & Technology
30 Mar '26
LPG Crisis Exposes India's Clean Cooking Vulnerabilities Amid West Asia Conflict
Economics
16 Mar '26
Electric Cooking Is 37% Cheaper Than LPG: Why India Must Electrify Its Kitchens at Scale
Economics
15 Mar '26
LPG Panic Booking Eases as Indian Crude Tanker Navigates West Asia Conflict Zone
Economics
13 Mar '26
LPG Crisis Disrupts Eateries, Households and Temples Across India Amid Iran War Fallout
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