UJALA Scheme
The union government has launched National
LED programme – Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All (UJALA) in Madhya
Pradesh.
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The
scheme is being implemented by Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a
joint venture of PSUs under the Union Ministry of Power.
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UJALA
is a flagship project of the Govt. of India where it wants every home in India
to use LED bulbs so that the net power or energy consumption rate comes down
and the carbon emission rates can also be checked.
Key features of the
scheme:
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Under
this Programme, 3 crore LED Bulbs will be distributed in the next 6 months in
the State.
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Under
the scheme, people of Madhya Pradesh will get energy efficient 9W LED bulbs at
an upfront payment of just 85 rupees per LED bulb.
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The
scheme will not only help reduce consumers their electricity bills but also
contribute to the energy security of India.
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The
scheme is being monitored in a transparent manner through a national dashboard
(www.delp.in).
The distribution of LED
bulbs will happen through DISCOM offices, DISCOM bill collection centres,
designated EESL kiosks, Weekly haat markets, etc.
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