PM Ujjwala Yojana
DeliveredLaunched May 2016 ยท Energy
A free LPG connection for women in poor households, and smoke-free kitchens.
What was promised
- Free LPG connections to poor households; the target was extended by 75 lakh connections in September 2023, to 10.35 crore by 2026.
Progress update history
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August 2026
More than 10.57 crore free LPG connections by 12 August 2026. Total LPG connections in India: 14.52 crore (2014) to 33.39 crore (2026).