Even today, many women in India use traditional fuels like wood, cow dung cakes, or coal for cooking. Cooking with these fuels can cause many health problems for women. To solve this problem, the central government is running a very good scheme called Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana.
Under this scheme, the government provides LPG gas cylinders for free to women. Only women can use the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana. To apply, women must live below the poverty line and be 18 years or older. Here is how you can apply and get the benefit of a free gas cylinder under this scheme.
Description
In May 2016, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) started the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY). This is a flagship scheme to provide clean cooking fuel like LPG to rural and poor households. These households were otherwise using traditional fuels like wood, coal, or cow dung cakes. Using these fuels was bad for the health of rural women and also harmful to the environment. The scheme was launched on 1st May 2016 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh.
How to Apply for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana
To apply for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, first visit the official website: https://pmuy.gov.in/
After opening the website, click on “Apply for New Ujjwala Connection.”
A new page will open showing the names of three gas agencies: Indane Gas, Bharat Gas, and HP Gas. Select the agency from which you want to get your gas cylinder.
After this, a new page will open where you need to fill in your details. You will be asked for your name, distributor’s name, mobile number, address, pin code, and other details.
Next, upload scanned copies of the required documents. After filling all details and uploading the documents, submit the form to apply for the scheme. This way, you can easily apply for a free gas cylinder under the scheme.