UJALA Scheme: EESL Distributed 30 Crores LEDs Bulb Across India Details Purpose About

UJALA Scheme: EESL Distributed 30 Crores LEDs Bulbs Across India- Details, Purpose, About

India’s Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) has distributed over 30 crores light emitting diode (LED) bulbs across the country under zero-subsidy Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All (UJALA) scheme.

The distribution of 30 crores LED bulbs has led to energy savings of over 38,952 million kWh, annually, amounting to energy savings of Rs. 15,581 crore

UJALA scheme implementation has increased penetration of LED in the domestic market to 10% from mere 0.4% earlier. It has also increased India's share in the global LED market to 12% from a mere 0.1%. It has increased annual LED domestic production rom 30 lakh bulbs to over 6 crore bulbs, simultaneously creating 60,000 jobs.

About Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All (UJALA) Scheme

UJALA scheme was launched in January 2015 and is currently largest LED distribution programme in the world.

UJALA scheme is a zero-subsidy scheme that aims to promote efficient lighting enhance awareness on using efficient equipment which reduces electricity bills and preserves the environment.

UJALA scheme is LED-based Domestic Efficient Lighting Programme (DELP). Its main purpose is to help reduce electricity bills of consumers and also contribute to the energy security of India.

UJALA scheme is being implemented by EESL, a joint venture of PSUs under Ministry of Power. Under it, LED Bulbs are distributed. LED bulbs to have a very long life, almost 50 times more than ordinary bulbs, and 8-10 times that of CFLs, and therefore provide both energy and cost savings.

UJALA scheme features as Electricity savings, Reduction of load, Reduction of consumer bills and Greenhouse gas emission reductions. It also serves Government’s mandate of energy efficiency as the key mitigation strategy.