PMUY reduced PM2.5 levels in major Indian states

The question asked the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas to provide details on the implementation, coverage, and impact of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), including beneficiary numbers, safety initiatives, and health outcomes.

Asked by Shri Bidyut Baran Mahato and Shri Godam Nagesh; Answered by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (Minister Shri Hardeep Singh Puri).

• Total PMUY connections reached 10.58 crore as of 01.07.2026.
• Effective price for PMUY beneficiaries in Delhi is Rs. 642 per 14.2 kg cylinder, compared to Rs. 942 for non-PMUY consumers.
• Government paid Rs. 22,000 crore compensation to Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) in FY 2022-23 and is paying Rs. 30,000 crore in FY 2025-26 and FY 2026-27.
• Accumulated under-recoveries of PSU OMCs on domestic LPG exceeded Rs. 51,000 crore as of 30th June 2026.
• Per connection consumption of PMUY beneficiaries increased from 3.68 cylinders/year in FY 2021-22 to 4.71 cylinders/year in FY 2025-26.
• Over 12.12 crore free basic safety checks and more than 4.65 crore LPG hose replacements were conducted during the 2024-2025 safety campaign.
• A NITI Aayog report (April 2026) cited that 74.27% of beneficiaries reported reduced indoor air pollution and 80.78% reported reduced cough and breathlessness.
• During the peak of the 2026 supply crisis, over 56 crore domestic LPG cylinders were delivered between March and June 2026, including over 12 crore to Ujjwala families.

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