Question : LED SYSTEM FOR RURAL HOMES

(a) whether the Government has taken any decision to have Light Emitting Diode (LED) System in place of Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFL) for rural homes across the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof along with its advantages on cost and availability;

(c) the details of the estimated expenditure to be involved and number of rural homes to be benefited, State/UT-wise; and

(d) the time by which it is likely to come into effect?

THE MINISTER OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (DR. FAROOQ ABDULLAH)

(a): No, Madam. Government has not taken any decision to replace Compact Fluorescent Lamps by lights emitting diodes in the country.

(b): Does not arise.

(c): Does not arise.

(d): Does not arise.