PMUY: Advancing Energy Justice and Women's Empowerment
On 22nd September 2025, Union Government approved the release of 25 lakh additional LPG connections under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) during the Financial Year 2025-26.
Key Points
- With this expansion, the total number of PMUY connections will rise to 10.58 crore.
- The Government has approved an expenditure of Rs. 676 crore for the release of these connections. Itincludes:
- Providing 25 lakh deposit-free connections at the rate of Rs. 2,050 per connection.
- Targeted subsidy of Rs. 300 per 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinder (for up to nine refills per year, proportionately pro-rated for 5 kg cylinders).
Benefits
- Under PMUY, beneficiaries receive a ....
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