(a) whether the Government has launched any scheme for subsidised distribution of LED bulbs;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the expenses incurred thereon;
(c) the details of the total power consumption reduced so far during the last three years, State-wise; and
(d) the details of the steps being taken by the Government to increase awareness among the people in the country for using LED Bulbs?
THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR POWER AND
NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY
( SHRI R. K. SINGH )
(a) to (c) : No, Madam. However, Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture company of Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) under the Ministry of Power is providing LED bulbs under Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All (UJALA) to domestic consumers across the country.
UJALA programme is voluntary in nature and runs without any budgetary allocation from Government of India. In fact, UJALA programme is based on a sustainable business model, where the cost of efficient lighting is repaid by the consumers from savings in electricity consumption over a period of time. The entire upfront investment is made by EESL, who aggregate the demand across the country and procure LED bulbs through a transparent and competitive bidding process for further distribution to domestic consumers at lower rates as compared to retail market.
The States/Union Territories-wise details of LED bulbs sold and the resultant annual estimated energy savings as on 13.12.2017 is furnished at Annexure.
(d) : EESL has deployed multiple communication mediums and platforms to spread awareness among people in the country for using LED bulbs. This has been done through well-planned, integrated campaigns like the #ILEDTheWay campaign, digital platforms and advertisements in national and regional publications, radio, magazines, print advertorials and outdoor media. Mobile vans have been deployed in most of the areas and creative collaterals such as flyers, posters and banners have also been made available at various Government offices including post offices, DISCOM offices, Petrol Pumps and other Point of Sale (POS) channels.
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