Obtain a free LPG connection with a subsidised refill under PMUY if you are a BPL household woman.
Jurisdiction
All of India — scheme administered by Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas through three Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs): Indian Oil Corporation (Indane), Bharat Petroleum (Bharat Gas), and Hindustan Petroleum (HP Gas); applications accepted at OMC distributors and Common Service Centres (CSCs)
Who applies
Women aged 18 years or above who are members of a Below Poverty Line (BPL) household and do not already have an LPG connection under any OMC; the connection is issued in the name of the woman of the household
Typical time
Application submission to connection release: 7–21 working days after document verification and approval by the OMC
Fee
Zero — the LPG connection is provided free of charge under PMUY; the government funds the security deposit (₹1,600 for one 14.2 kg cylinder) on behalf of the beneficiary; first refill may be provided at a subsidised rate depending on state government top-up schemes
| # | Document | Type needed | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aadhaar Card of the applicant (woman of household) | Original | Primary identity and KYC document; used for deduplication check to confirm no existing LPG connection; also used for Aadhaar-based DBT subsidy linkage |
| 2 | BPL / Ration Card (or Eligibility Certificate from the relevant scheme) | Self-attested Copy | Proof of BPL status; accepted forms include: AAY/Priority Household ration card, SECC-2011 inclusion printout, PM Awas Yojana Gramin beneficiary certificate, or BPL certificate from the local gram panchayat / Block Development Officer |
| 3 | Bank account passbook (first page) or Jan Dhan account details | Self-attested Copy | Required for direct benefit transfer of LPG subsidy (PAHAL scheme); Aadhaar-linked bank account is preferred; Jan Dhan zero-balance account is acceptable |
| 4 | Address proof (if Aadhaar address differs from current residence)(optional)Required if the current residential address differs from the address printed on the Aadhaar card | Self-attested Copy | Proof of delivery address for the connection; accepted documents: voter ID, electricity bill, water bill, or rent agreement |
| 5 | Passport-size photograph (2 copies) | Original | For the LPG consumer card issued at connection release; must be recent colour photographs of the applicant |
| 6 | PMUY Application Form (Form 1) | Download / Print | Filled PMUY-specific new connection application form available at OMC distributors, CSCs, or pmuy.gov.in; includes self-declaration of BPL status and non-possession of LPG connection |
Original documents: Carry originals only for in-person visits — do not hand them over permanently unless explicitly required.
Visit pmuy.gov.in or the nearest CSC / OMC distributor to check if your household is eligible under PMUY. Determine which BPL list your household is included in (SECC-2011, AAY ration card, PMAY-G, SC/ST list, etc.). If included in SECC-2011, the OMC can verify eligibility directly from government data without a separate certificate.
Download Form 1 from pmuy.gov.in or collect it from the nearest Indane, Bharat Gas, or HP Gas distributor or CSC. Fill in the applicant's name, Aadhaar number, bank account details, BPL category, and address. Attach self-attested copies of supporting documents. Submit the completed form in person at the OMC distributor or CSC. The distributor or CSC operator will scan and upload documents to the OMC portal.
The OMC processes the application within 7 working days. An Aadhaar-based deduplication check is run to confirm no existing connection at the household. BPL status is verified against the relevant government database (SECC-2011, AAY list, PMAY-G list, etc.). If documents are found deficient, the distributor contacts the applicant with a specific list of missing or incorrect documents.
On approval, the OMC sends an SMS to the registered mobile number confirming approval and scheduling the connection delivery. The distributor contacts the applicant to confirm the delivery address and a convenient date. No security deposit is required from the applicant — the government pays it directly to the OMC.
The distributor's field technician visits the premises with the first LPG cylinder, ISI-marked pressure regulator, ISI-marked rubber tube, and the LPG consumer card in the applicant's name. The technician installs the equipment, checks for gas leaks, demonstrates safe usage, and hands over the consumer card. Sign the delivery receipt. Note the consumer number and registered mobile number for future refill bookings.
Ensure your Aadhaar is seeded with your bank account at your bank branch so that the per-refill LPG subsidy is credited automatically (PAHAL / DBTL scheme). If using a Jan Dhan account, the bank will seed Aadhaar at account opening. Subsidy transfer typically happens within 2–3 working days after each refill purchase at market price.
Indian Oil / Bharat Petroleum / Hindustan Petroleum
Application submission, document collection, KYC verification, and connection delivery
Accepts PMUY application forms, uploads documents to the OMC portal, coordinates with the OMC for approval, and releases the connection with the first cylinder.
Common Service Centres (CSC e-Governance Services India Ltd)
Application assistance and submission on behalf of rural applicants
Assists rural or semi-urban applicants to fill and submit Form 1 digitally; scans and uploads documents to the OMC portal; provides application tracking.
Indian Oil / BPCL / HPCL — Regional LPG Office
Application verification, BPL status check, and approval
Reviews applications, runs Aadhaar deduplication checks, verifies BPL status against government databases, and approves or rejects connections.
State Government — Rural Development Department
BPL certificate issuance if not in SECC-2011 or other central lists
Issues BPL certificates to households that are not found in the SECC-2011 data but are eligible under state-level BPL lists; also issues income certificates.
Eligibility check, Form 1 download, application tracking, list of authorised distributors, and scheme guidelines
Unified LPG portal for application status tracking, refill booking, subsidy status, and consumer account management across all three OMCs
Checking Aadhaar-bank seeding status and LPG subsidy transfer history under the PAHAL Direct Benefit Transfer scheme
Locating the nearest Common Service Centre to submit PMUY applications with assisted digital services for rural applicants
PMUY mandates that the LPG connection be issued exclusively in the name of the woman of the household, not the male head of the family. If the application is submitted in a man's name, it will be rejected. The supporting documents (Aadhaar, bank account) must also be in the applicant woman's name.
If any member of the household at the same address already holds an active LPG connection (even under a different OMC), the PMUY application is rejected by the Aadhaar deduplication system. The existing connection must be formally surrendered with a surrender certificate before a PMUY application can succeed.
A general BPL certificate from the gram panchayat may not be sufficient if the household does not appear in any of the approved PMUY lists (SECC-2011, AAY, PMAY-G, etc.). The OMC will verify the BPL category against specific government databases. If your name is missing from central databases, approach the BDO to get the name included in the relevant state BPL list first.
While the connection itself (security deposit) is provided free, subsequent refills must be purchased by the beneficiary at the subsidised market rate. The subsidy is credited back to the bank account after purchase. Some state governments top up additional subsidy for PMUY beneficiaries; check with your district supply officer for state-level benefits.
Using counterfeit ISI seals, tampering with the cylinder or regulator, or using an LPG cylinder for commercial purposes can result in termination of the PMUY connection without compensation of the security deposit. Only use OMC-authorised ISI-marked equipment and change the rubber tube every two years as mandated.