{"id":2056,"date":"2025-03-31T20:28:43","date_gmt":"2025-03-31T14:58:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=2056"},"modified":"2025-10-28T13:18:50","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T07:48:50","slug":"pm-ujjwala-scheme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/pm-ujjwala-scheme\/","title":{"rendered":"PM Ujjwala Scheme, Ujjwala Scheme 2.0, Eligibility, Subsidy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/label>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/pm-ujjwala-scheme\/#What_is_the_PM_Ujjwala_Scheme\">What is the PM Ujjwala Scheme?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/pm-ujjwala-scheme\/#PM_Ujjwala_Scheme_20\">PM Ujjwala Scheme 2.0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/pm-ujjwala-scheme\/#PM_Ujjwala_Yojana_Achievements\">PM Ujjwala Yojana Achievements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/pm-ujjwala-scheme\/#PM_Ujjwala_Scheme_Benefits\">PM Ujjwala Scheme Benefits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/pm-ujjwala-scheme\/#PM_Ujjwala_Gas_Subsidy_Amount\">PM Ujjwala Gas Subsidy Amount<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/pm-ujjwala-scheme\/#PM_Ujjwala_Scheme_Extended_for_How_Many_Years\">PM Ujjwala Scheme Extended for How Many Years?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/pm-ujjwala-scheme\/#PM_Ujjwala_Scheme_FAQs\">PM Ujjwala Scheme FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><b>PM Ujjwala Scheme<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, launched with the tagline <\/span><b>&#8220;Swachh Indhan, Behtar Jeevan&#8221;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Clean Fuel, Better Life), is one of the flagship initiatives introduced by the Government of India to empower women and improve public health by providing access to clean cooking fuel in rural households.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here we will explore the key components of the PM Ujjwala Scheme , including its launch, benefits, eligibility, and impacts.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_PM_Ujjwala_Scheme\"><\/span><b>What is the PM Ujjwala Scheme?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>PM Ujjwala Scheme <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is a government welfare program launched on <\/span><b>May 1, 2016<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> under the <\/span><b>Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to help families living below the poverty line, with a special focus on women in rural areas. PM Ujjwala Scheme aims to provide <\/span><b>LPG connections <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to these families, replacing harmful traditional fuels like firewood, coal, and dung. By promoting the use of clean cooking fuel, PM Ujjwala scheme works to <\/span><b>improve health <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><b>protect the environment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It plans to benefit<\/span><b> 5 crore families<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, creating a smoke-free environment and reducing the health risks, especially for women and children, who are most affected by indoor air pollution from traditional cooking methods.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1863&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dams in India<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PM_Ujjwala_Scheme_20\"><\/span><b>PM Ujjwala Scheme 2.0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Ujjwala Scheme 2.0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, an extension of the original PM Ujjwala Yojana, was introduced to reach more households and continue the mission of providing clean cooking fuel to underprivileged families. Launched in <\/span><b>2021<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the extended version of the scheme focuses on increasing the number of LPG connections to reach additional households that still rely on traditional fuels. Ujjwala 2.0 further prioritizes providing LPG connections with free stoves and refills to economically disadvantaged communities.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>PM Ujjwala Scheme 2.0 Eligibility Criteria<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To be eligible for the PM Ujjwala Scheme 2.0, the applicant must meet the following conditions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The applicant must be a woman who has reached the age of 18 years.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The household should not have any other LPG connection from any Oil Marketing Company (OMC).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The woman applicant must belong to any of the following categories:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin) beneficiaries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most Backward Classes (MBC)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) households<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tea and Ex-Tea Garden tribes, Forest Dwellers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People residing in Islands and River Islands<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enlisted under SECC Households (AHL TIN)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any poor household as per the 14-point declaration.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>How to Apply for PM Ujjwala Scheme 2.0?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applicants can apply for the PM Ujjwala Scheme 2.0 by:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visiting any distributor of their choice and submitting the application in person.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Submitting a request through the official <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmuy.gov.in\/ujjwala2.html#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">online portal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>PM Ujjwala Scheme 2.0 Documents Required<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To complete the application, the following documents are needed:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Know Your Customer (KYC)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> form.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Aadhaar Card<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the applicant (for identity and address proof), though this is not mandatory for residents of Assam and Meghalaya.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ration Card<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> issued by the State (or other state government documents certifying family composition) or <\/span><b>Self-Declaration<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for migrant applicants.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aadhaar details of the beneficiary and adult family members as mentioned in the family document.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Bank Account Number<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with <\/span><b>IFSC<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> code.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supplementary KYC to confirm the family\u2019s status.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These documents must be submitted to ensure a smooth application process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1520&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Treaties and Agreements<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PM_Ujjwala_Yojana_Achievements\"><\/span><b>PM Ujjwala Yojana Achievements<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>PM Ujjwala Yojana <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">has successfully released a total of <\/span><b>103,346,386 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LPG connections, significantly improving access to clean cooking fuel for rural and underprivileged households.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under Ujjwala 2.0, <\/span><b>23,489,757<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> new connections have been provided, continuing the scheme\u2019s efforts to promote health, environmental sustainability, and women\u2019s empowerment by replacing traditional cooking methods with cleaner alternatives.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"2\"><b>PM Ujjwala Yojana Achievements<\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Total Connections Released<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">103,346,386<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Connections released under Ujjwala 2.0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23,489,757<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PM_Ujjwala_Scheme_Benefits\"><\/span><b>PM Ujjwala Scheme Benefits<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>PM Ujjwala Yojana<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> brings multiple benefits, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Health Benefits<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: By replacing traditional cooking fuels with LPG, the scheme significantly reduces indoor air pollution, which is a leading cause of respiratory illnesses, particularly among women and children.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Empowerment of Women<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The scheme places the <\/span><b>LPG connection in the name of the woman<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the household, empowering women by giving them control over cooking fuel. It also reduces their time spent on gathering firewood, allowing them to engage in more productive activities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Environmental Impact<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The reduction in the use of firewood helps prevent deforestation and lowers carbon emissions, contributing to environmental sustainability.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Economic Benefits<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The scheme offers economic savings by reducing the costs associated with traditional cooking fuels and providing the option for <\/span><b>EMIs (Equated Monthly Installments)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to pay for the stove and refills.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5579 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"400-X-180cdr-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/mains\/upsc-qep-2026-batch-5-english\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/400-X-180cdr-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5579 msDefaultImage\" title=\"400 X 180cdr\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5580 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/qep-pocket-notes-2.0\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5580 msDefaultImage\" title=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5581 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/toppers-handwritten-upsc-pyq-4-books\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5581 msDefaultImage\" title=\"web site banner toppers book. 400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PM_Ujjwala_Gas_Subsidy_Amount\"><\/span><b>PM Ujjwala Gas Subsidy Amount<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Government of India provides cash assistance for PMUY connections, with \u20b92,200 for a 14.2 kg cylinder connection and \u20b91,300 for a 5 kg cylinder. This subsidy covers:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Security Deposit of Cylinder: \u20b91,850 for 14.2 kg cylinder \/ \u20b9950 for 5 kg cylinder<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pressure Regulator: \u20b9150<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LPG Hose: \u20b9100<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Domestic Gas Consumer Card: \u20b925<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inspection\/ Installation\/ Demonstration Charges: \u20b975<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, all PMUY beneficiaries will receive a free LPG refill and stove (hotplate) with their deposit-free connection from Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs).<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Item<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>14.2 kg Cylinder<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>5 kg Cylinder<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Security Deposit of Cylinder<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b91,850<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b9950<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pressure Regulator<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b9150<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b9150<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LPG Hose<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b9100<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b9100<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Domestic Gas Consumer Card<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b925<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b925<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vInspection\/ Installation\/ Demonstration Charges<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b975<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b975<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Total<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>\u20b92,200<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>\u20b91,300<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><b>Subsidy for North Eastern States (Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Manipur):<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Government of India provides special subsidies for PMUY connections in North Eastern States (Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Manipur). The subsidy includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rs. 2000 for a 14.2 kg cylinder<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rs. 1150 for a 5 kg cylinder<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rs. 200 for the pressure regulator<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Region<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>14.2 kg Cylinder<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>5 kg Cylinder<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Pressure Regulator<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>North Eastern State<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Manipur)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rs. 2000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rs. 1150<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rs. 200<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PM_Ujjwala_Scheme_Extended_for_How_Many_Years\"><\/span><b>PM Ujjwala Scheme Extended for How Many Years?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>PM Ujjwala Yojana<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was originally targeted to provide <\/span><b>5 crore LPG connections<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by 2019. However, in response to the evolving needs and challenges, the government decided to extend the scheme. The revised version, <\/span><b>Ujjwala 2.0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, continues to expand the reach, with a renewed focus on achieving cleaner cooking standards across more rural households. 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7px;\r\n  background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  margin-right: 0px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single{\r\n background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.ea-expand a{\r\n  background: #cfe2ff !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion{\r\n  margin-bottom: 1rem;\r\n  margin-top: 1rem;\r\n}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1743412742\"><div id=\"sp-ea-2057\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-20570\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse20570\" aria-controls=\"collapse20570\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> What is PM Ujjwala Yojana?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse20570\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2057\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-20570\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">PM Ujjwala Yojana is a government initiative aimed at providing LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line (BPL) families, promoting clean cooking and improving health, especially in rural areas.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-20571\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse20571\" aria-controls=\"collapse20571\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> When was PM Ujjwala Yojana launched?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse20571\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2057\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-20571\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The PM Ujjwala Yojana was officially launched on 1st May 2016 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, marking a significant step towards cleaner cooking for rural families.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-20572\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse20572\" aria-controls=\"collapse20572\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Why was the PM Ujjwala Scheme Introduced?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse20572\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2057\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-20572\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The PM Ujjwala scheme was introduced to address health and environmental issues caused by traditional cooking methods, reduce deforestation, and empower women by providing them control over cooking fuel.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-20573\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse20573\" aria-controls=\"collapse20573\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Who are the beneficiaries of the PM Ujjwala Scheme?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse20573\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2057\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-20573\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The scheme benefits women from Below Poverty Line (BPL) families, particularly those from rural areas, including SC\/ST, Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) households, and forest dwellers.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-20574\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse20574\" aria-controls=\"collapse20574\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is Ujjwala Scheme 2.0?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse20574\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2057\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-20574\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ujjwala Scheme 2.0 is an extension of the original PM Ujjwala Yojana, launched in 2021, aiming to provide additional LPG connections, free stoves, and refills to economically 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