New Delhi, Sept. 23 -- The government has approved the release of 25 lakh additional LPG connections under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) during the financial year 2025-26, taking the total number of connections under the scheme to 10.58 crore.

Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri, announcing the decision, described it as a continuation of the government's focus on providing clean cooking fuel.

He said PMUY has transformed kitchens across the country, improved health outcomes, and contributed to women's empowerment.

The expansion will entail an expenditure of Rs 676 crore. This includes Rs 512.5 crore for providing 25 lakh deposit-free LPG connections at a cost of Rs 2,050 per connection, Rs 160 cro...