Modi Govt's Big Boost: Free Gas Cylinders for 10 Crore Families Under Ujjwala Yojana

• The Modi government has allocated Rs. 9,200 crore in the 2026-27 budget to expand the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, aiming to provide free gas connections to more poor families.
• Rs. 1,500 crore is specifically earmarked for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to ensure financial assistance reaches beneficiaries' bank accounts directly, making connections deposit-free.
• The scheme provides a free cylinder, regulator, pipe, and stove, with no advance payment for installation, significantly easing the financial burden on poor households.
• Currently, 10.41 crore families have benefited; the government aims to increase this number, ensuring clean fuel access and improving women's health by reducing reliance on wood-fired stoves.
• Applying for the scheme is simplified, requiring Aadhaar, address proof, ration card, and a self-declaration form, with options for online registration or through nearest gas agencies.