PM Ujjwala Yojana

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) is a significant initiative by the Government of India aimed at empowering women and enhancing their health and well-being. It is a transformative scheme contributing to improved health, economic upliftment and environmental sustainability, ultimately leading to a more inclusive and prosperous India. In May 2016, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MOPNG) established the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY). The main goal of this initiative was to supply hygienic cooking fuel, mostly LPG, to families in rural and low-income areas. By March 2020, the program intended to offer 8 crore LPG connections to the disadvantaged households.