evidence: Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) was started in May, 2016 with an objective to provide access of clean cooking fuel to poor households across the country including urban slums. Under PMUY, deposit free LPG connections are provided to adult women from poor households as per defined criteria. Under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojna (PMUY) all poor households including eligible Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) beneficiaries, can take LPG connections subject to fulfilling overall eligibility criteria. PMUY phase-2, also known as Ujjwala 2.0, was launched in August, 2021. Under Ujjwala 2.0, all beneficiaries are provided free first refill and stove as well in addition to deposit free LPG connections. Further, special provision has been made for migrant families where they can avail new connections using a self-declaration as a proof of address and family declaration. Government has approved release of additional 75 lakh connections under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) for the period FY 2023-24 to FY 2025-26, with Government support of ` 2,200 per connection for 14.2 Kg Single Bottle Connection/ 5 Kg Double Bottle Connection & ` 1,300 per connection for 5 Kg Single Bottle Connection. As of 30.09.2023, 9.59 Crore PMUY connections have been released in the country.