Question : USE OF COMPACT FLUORESCENT LAMPS

(a) whether experts have estimated that the country could save upto 10,000 MW annually by replacing the common incandescent lamps with the Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs); and

(b) if so, whether any time-frame has been set to phase out the incandescent bulbs from common use?

MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER ( SHRI SUSHILKUMAR SHINDE )

(a) : Estimates of savings if incandescent bulbs are replaced, vary from 6,500 MW to 10,000 MW.

(b) : No time-frame has been set at present to phase out the incandescent bulbs.