Government Approves 25 Lakh New LPG Connections

On 22nd September 2025, the Union Government sanctioned the release of 25 lakh additional LPG connections under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) for the ongoing financial year 2025-26, taking the total number of connections distributed under the scheme to 10.58 crore since its inception.

Key Points

Scheme Overview: Launched in 2016, PMUY aims to provide LPG connections to women from economically weaker households without any cost for installation, first refill, hose, regulator, or stove, with expenses borne entirely by the government and oil marketing companies (OMCs).
First Instalment: The initial phase of the scheme successfully provided 8 crore LPG connections to eligible households across the country.
Second Instalment: Launched in August 2021, the second phase set segregated targets for the period between 2022 and 2024, ensuring broader coverage and inclusion.
Targeted Subsidy: In August 2025, the government approved a targeted subsidy of ₹300 per 14.2 kg cylinder and increased the number of eligible refills to 9 per year.
Funding for Latest Release: The government will spend ₹676 crore for the release of 25 lakh connections, including ₹512.5 crore for providing deposit-free connections at ₹2,050 per connection.
Impact: This latest initiative aims to further enhance energy access for women in poor households, strengthening the scheme’s objective of clean cooking fuel availability across India.