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Growth driven primarily by the Ujjwala scheme (free connections to BPL households, entirely to women). Refill rates and affordability for the poorest households remain a policy challenge, particularly after subsidy reforms.

100% of connections issued to women. Phase 2 (Ujjwala 2.0) launched in 2021 targeted migrant workers without address proof. While connection numbers are high, refill rates among the poorest beneficiaries are below national average — an active policy challenge.