Ujjwala Scheme
Govt OKs 2.5 mln additional LPG connections under Ujjwala scheme
This story was originally published at 18:05 IST on 22 September 2025
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NEW DELHI – The Centre has approved 2.5 million additional liquefied petroleum gas connections under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, taking the overall connection tally to 105.8 million, the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas said Monday. "On the auspicious occasion of Navratri, I extend my best wishes to all mothers and sisters joining the Ujjwala family. This step not only brings them joy during this sacred festival but also strengthens our resolve towards women empowerment," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a social media post.
An expenditure of INR 6.76 billion has been approved for these additional connections. Under this scheme, the government provides a deposit-free gas connection which covers the security deposit of the cylinder, pressure regulator, suraksha hose, domestic gas consumer card booklet, and installation charges.
The INR 6.76 billion funding includes INR 5.13 billion paid for 2.5 million gas connections at INR 2,050 per connection, INR 1.60 billion for targeted subsidy of INR 300 per 14.2 kilogram domestic LPG cylinder, and INR 35 million towards project management expenses, transaction and messaging charges, information activities, and administrative expenditure.
The scheme was originally launched in May 2016. "Ujjwala has emerged as one of the most impactful social welfare schemes in India--transforming kitchens, safeguarding health, and brightening the future of families across the country," Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri said. End
Reported by Anand JC
Edited by Subhojit Sarkar
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