The second phase of the Ujjwala scheme, launched by the central government in 2016, was launched on Monday with the objective of protecting women from the ill effects of smoke and reducing the level of pollution. In this, the beneficiaries will get the facility to get free LPG connection even without ration card or residence certificate.
Gas stove will be available free in the second phase
In the first phase of Ujjwala scheme, the government used to provide financial assistance of Rs 1600 for LPG connection, beneficiaries could take interest free loan for gas stove and cylinder. However, in the second phase, the LPG connection will be available free of cost, as well as the refilling of the first cylinder will be free, the beneficiaries will not have to pay for the gas stove. Also Read: Ration card latest update: Add wife and child’s name in Ration Card like this, you will get many big benefits
Affidavit not required for KYC
No notary or affidavit will be required for KYC in the second phase. In the absence of ration card or residence certificate, the applicant’s declaration will also be valid. LPG connection can be obtained on the basis of other identity card including Aadhar card. Also Rrad: Open fixed deposit account with SBI online like this sitting at home, know step-by-step method
These documents will be needed
EKYC is mandatory for all states except Assam and Meghalaya
Aadhar Card of the beneficiary and adult family members for verification of identity
Bank account number and IFSC code, passport size photograph of the beneficiary Also Read: Good news for SBI farmer customers! Now you can see your Kisan Credit Card Account online on YONO
What to do if you know another place
If the address is elsewhere in the Aadhar card, the beneficiary voter ID, driving license, bank statement, ration card, electricity or telephone bill of the last three months, water bill, flat allotment/possession letter, life insurance policy, lease agreement will also be required to reside can be handed over as a certificate. Also Read: Indian Currency: Do you have 786 series note in your pocket, will make lakhpati in a moment,
Application procedure
- Open the website https://www.pmuy.gov.in/ujjwala2.html on your mobile or computer
- Here you will get the option to apply for LPG connection of three gas companies
- Indane, HP and Bharat Gas, click on the option of ‘Apply’ in front of the desired company
- Related to this the webpage of the gas company will open, fill the desired information on it, also upload the necessary documents.
- After filling the eKYC, take all the original documents and go to the nearest gas distributor, so that they can be verified
