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SchemeArchiveSunday, 1 May 2016

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana

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Summary
Provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line households to replace unclean cooking fuels. Over 10 crore connections released, significantly reducing indoor air pollution and health risks for rural women.
Key Facts
TypeScheme
SourceHistorical Record
PublishedSunday, 1 May 2016
Affected Population1.4 billion consumers, 300 million without reliable power
Key Numbers
500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity target by 2030
Saubhagya: 100% household electrification
175 GW renewable energy installed (2025)
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao: 405 districts
Key Authorities
Ministry of PowerMinistry of New & Renewable EnergyCEAMinistry of Women & Child DevelopmentNCW
Key Stakeholders
Power ConsumersDISCOMsCoal IndustryWomenSHGsWomen Entrepreneurs
Government Context
NDA IBJP-led NDA
Centre-Right
LeftCentreRight
Impact Assessment
8/10
Impact Score
Beneficiaries10.35 crore BPL families
Budget AllocationRs 13K Crore
CoverageAll states and UTs
Implementation StatusOperational
88% implemented
Key Outcomes
  • 10.35 crore LPG connections to BPL households
  • LPG coverage increased from 62% to 99.8%
  • Significant reduction in indoor air pollution-related diseases
Challenges
  • Refill affordability — many revert to solid fuels
  • Supply chain gaps in remote areas
SDG Alignment
3Good Health7Clean Energy
Amendment History
21 changes recorded for this policy.
DescriptionSunday, 9 August 2026via pib_national_financial_reporting_authority
Provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line households to replace unclean cooking fuels. Over 10 crore connections released, significantly reducing indoor air pollution and health risks for rural women.
Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban Milestone: 1.25 crore houses sanctioned, 1 crore houses delivered
DescriptionSunday, 9 August 2026via pib_pm_speech
Provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line households to replace unclean cooking fuels. Over 10 crore connections released, significantly reducing indoor air pollution and health risks for rural women.
Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban Milestone: 1.25 crore houses sanctioned, 1 crore houses delivered
DescriptionSunday, 9 August 2026via pib_ifsc_authority
Provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line households to replace unclean cooking fuels. Over 10 crore connections released, significantly reducing indoor air pollution and health risks for rural women.
Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban Milestone: 1.25 crore houses sanctioned, 1 crore houses delivered
DescriptionSunday, 9 August 2026via pib_competition_commission_of_india
Provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line households to replace unclean cooking fuels. Over 10 crore connections released, significantly reducing indoor air pollution and health risks for rural women.
Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban Milestone: 1.25 crore houses sanctioned, 1 crore houses delivered
DescriptionSunday, 9 August 2026via pib_national_human_rights_commission
Provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line households to replace unclean cooking fuels. Over 10 crore connections released, significantly reducing indoor air pollution and health risks for rural women.
Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban Milestone: 1.25 crore houses sanctioned, 1 crore houses delivered
DescriptionSunday, 9 August 2026via pib_national_security_council_secretariat
Provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line households to replace unclean cooking fuels. Over 10 crore connections released, significantly reducing indoor air pollution and health risks for rural women.
Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban Milestone: 1.25 crore houses sanctioned, 1 crore houses delivered
DescriptionSunday, 9 August 2026via pib_lokpal_of_india
Provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line households to replace unclean cooking fuels. Over 10 crore connections released, significantly reducing indoor air pollution and health risks for rural women.
Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban Milestone: 1.25 crore houses sanctioned, 1 crore houses delivered
DescriptionSunday, 9 August 2026via state_pib_karnataka
Provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line households to replace unclean cooking fuels. Over 10 crore connections released, significantly reducing indoor air pollution and health risks for rural women.
Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban Milestone: 1.25 crore houses sanctioned, 1 crore h...
DescriptionSunday, 9 August 2026via pib
Provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line households to replace unclean cooking fuels. Over 10 crore connections released, significantly reducing indoor air pollution and health risks for rural women.
Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban Milestone: 1.25 crore houses sanctioned, 1 crore h...
DescriptionSunday, 9 August 2026via state_pib_karnataka
Provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line households to replace unclean cooking fuels. Over 10 crore connections released, significantly reducing indoor air pollution and health risks for rural women.
Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban Milestone: 1.25 crore houses sanctioned, 1 crore h...
DescriptionMonday, 10 August 2026via pib
Provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line households to replace unclean cooking fuels. Over 10 crore connections released, significantly reducing indoor air pollution and health risks for rural women.
Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban Milestone: 1.25 crore houses sanctioned, 1 crore h...
DescriptionMonday, 10 August 2026via state_pib_karnataka
Provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line households to replace unclean cooking fuels. Over 10 crore connections released, significantly reducing indoor air pollution and health risks for rural women.
Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban Milestone: 1.25 crore houses sanctioned, 1 crore h...
SectorsTuesday, 11 August 2026via historical
Climate & Environment, Health, Social Protection
Energy, Gender & Women, Health, Rural Development
DescriptionSaturday, 29 August 2026via pib
Provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line households to replace unclean cooking fuels. Over 10 crore connections released, significantly reducing indoor air pollution and health risks for rural women.
Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
DescriptionSunday, 30 August 2026via pib
Provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line households to replace unclean cooking fuels. Over 10 crore connections released, significantly reducing indoor air pollution and health risks for rural women.
Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
DescriptionSunday, 30 August 2026via pib
Provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line households to replace unclean cooking fuels. Over 10 crore connections released, significantly reducing indoor air pollution and health risks for rural women.
Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
DescriptionSunday, 30 August 2026via state_pib_karnataka
Provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line households to replace unclean cooking fuels. Over 10 crore connections released, significantly reducing indoor air pollution and health risks for rural women.
Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
DescriptionSunday, 30 August 2026via state_pib_punjab
Provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line households to replace unclean cooking fuels. Over 10 crore connections released, significantly reducing indoor air pollution and health risks for rural women.
Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
DescriptionFriday, 18 September 2026via pib
Provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line households to replace unclean cooking fuels. Over 10 crore connections released, significantly reducing indoor air pollution and health risks for rural women.
Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY)
DescriptionFriday, 18 September 2026via state_pib_karnataka
Provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line households to replace unclean cooking fuels. Over 10 crore connections released, significantly reducing indoor air pollution and health risks for rural women.
Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY)
DescriptionFriday, 18 September 2026via state_pib_punjab
Provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line households to replace unclean cooking fuels. Over 10 crore connections released, significantly reducing indoor air pollution and health risks for rural women.
Government of India press release: Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY)
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