Gujarat becomes first state to distribute 2 crore LED bulbs under UJALA scheme
Gujarat has become the first state in the country to distribute two crore LED bulbs under the Centre’s UJALA (Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All) scheme.
The state has reached the milestone in just 96 days and over 42 lakh households have already benefited from the scheme.
Key Facts
- State-run Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), under the administration of the Union Power Ministry had distributed about 2 lakh bulbs daily in Gujarat.
- The distribution of 2 crore LED bulbs has led to an annual energy savings of 259 crore kwh, (Kilowatt Hour). It is equivalent to lighting up 5 lakh Indian homes for an entire year.
- Besides energy savings, the state has also gained from daily CO2 emission reduction of 5,000 tonnes.
About UJALA scheme
- The UJALA scheme was launched on 1 May 2015 replacing the “Bachat Lamp Yojana”. It was launched as LED based “Domestic Efficient Lighting Programme (DELP).
- It was launched as part of Union Government’s efforts to spread the message of energy efficiency in the country.
- The scheme’s objective is to reduce electricity bills of consumers, contribute to the energy security of India and also help in environment protection.
- Under it, Government has set ambitious target to replace 77 crore incandescent bulbs across the country with LEDs by 2019.
- LED bulbs have a very long life, almost 50 times more than ordinary bulbs, and 8 to 10 times that of CFLs, and therefore provide both energy and cost savings in the medium term.
Related Posts
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2016