The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) has transformed the lives of millions of women across India by providing free LPG gas connections to families living below the poverty line (BPL). For the year 2025, the central government is continuing its mission to empower poor households by updating the BPL List based on SECC 2011 data.
If you or your family is listed under the BPL category, you may be eligible to receive a free LPG connection with financial support for the connection and the first refill. Here’s everything you need to know about checking your name in the Ujjwala BPL List 2025, downloading the PDF, and verifying your eligibility.
🔥 What is the PM Ujjwala Yojana?
Launched in 2016, the PM Ujjwala Yojana aims to provide clean cooking fuel to poor households that traditionally rely on firewood, coal, or cow dung, which are hazardous to health.
Key Benefits:
- Free LPG gas connection (One-time assistance)
- Subsidy for first refill and stove
- Health and environmental safety
- Empowerment of rural women
Since its launch, the scheme has covered over 9 crore families, and new beneficiaries are being added every year based on updated poverty and census data.
🗂️ Who is Eligible for Ujjwala Yojana in 2025?
To avail the benefits under PMUY 2025, you must:
- Be a woman from a BPL household
- Belong to a family listed in the SECC 2011 BPL data
- Be 18 years or older
- Not already have an LPG connection in the household
- Possess documents such as:
- Aadhaar Card
- BPL Ration Card
- Bank Account (linked to Aadhaar)
- Address Proof
If you meet these criteria, you are eligible to receive a free LPG gas connection under the Ujjwala scheme.
📋 What is the SECC 2011 Data and Why is it Used?
The Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) 2011 is a nationwide database that captures economic status, caste, occupation, housing, and asset ownership of rural and urban households.
The Ujjwala Yojana uses SECC 2011 to identify families that truly fall under the Below Poverty Line category. This ensures that only genuinely poor households are eligible for free LPG connections.
🏡 Categories Covered Under SECC for Ujjwala Eligibility
The following household categories under SECC 2011 are considered for Ujjwala Yojana:
- SC/ST Households
- Families with no adult male (16–59 age group)
- Landless households earning a living through manual labor
- Households with only one room and kutcha walls/roof
- Families with no literate adult above age 25
- Families without any government employee or fixed income
If your family meets any one of the above conditions, you likely appear in the BPL list for Ujjwala Yojana.
📥 How to Check Your Name in PM Ujjwala BPL List 2025
Checking your name in the BPL list is easy. Here’s a step-by-step method:
Step 1: Identify Your State
Choose your state of residence – every state has a separate BPL list under SECC 2011.
Step 2: Select District and Gram Panchayat
- Choose your district, block, and village/gram panchayat.
- You’ll be redirected to a list that includes BPL families under SECC data.
Step 3: View and Download
- Click on the Job Card or Family Details section.
- You’ll see names of heads of households and their members.
- You can either scroll manually or use Ctrl + F to search your name.
- The entire list can also be downloaded as a PDF for offline reference.
Once your name is verified, you can proceed with the PMUY application through your nearest LPG distributor.
💼 How to Apply for PM Ujjwala Yojana After Name Confirmation
If your name is listed in the BPL list, visit the nearest LPG distributor (IOCL, HP, or Bharat Gas) with the following documents:
🔖 Required Documents:
- Aadhaar Card (for applicant and adult family members)
- SECC 2011 proof (automatically verified by agency)
- Bank passbook (for subsidy credit)
- Ration Card / BPL certificate
- Passport-size photo
The distributor will assist in filing your PMUY application, and once approved, you will receive:
- LPG Cylinder
- Regulator
- Pipe
- One stove
- Subsidy for the first refill
📊 PMUY 2.0 – What’s New in 2025?
In Ujjwala 2.0, which continues through 2025, the government has introduced new features to expand coverage:
- Simplified documentation
- Free gas stove and refill for first-time users
- Focus on migrants and urban poor
- Online monitoring and Aadhaar-based verification
States with high rural population like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan, and West Bengal have seen massive beneficiary additions under Ujjwala 2.0.
📣 Benefits of Ujjwala Yojana for BPL Households
- Health Protection – No more inhaling smoke from chulhas
- Women Empowerment – Saves time and labor in cooking
- Environmental Benefit – Reduces forest wood consumption
- Financial Savings – Free initial connection and first refill
- Direct Subsidy – Money credited to bank account
Studies show that LPG usage reduces indoor air pollution by over 90%, benefiting children and elderly the most.
❌ What to Do If Your Name Is Not in the BPL List?
If you believe you’re eligible but your name doesn’t appear:
- Contact your gram panchayat office or local block development officer
- Visit Common Service Centre (CSC) for help with inclusion
- Carry documents proving income, caste, and economic condition
- Inquire about state-specific welfare lists that also allow eligibility
Remember, many states allow additional inclusions based on new poverty surveys or income certificates, even if your name is not in the original SECC 2011 list.
📝 Conclusion: Ujjwala Yojana – Fueling Change for India’s Poor
The PM Ujjwala Yojana 2025 is not just a welfare scheme; it is a movement toward healthier homes, empowered women, and cleaner energy usage. The use of SECC 2011 BPL data ensures the scheme reaches those who need it the most.
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