Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) along with Punjab State Power Corporation Limited, launched the UJALA scheme in Amritsar on 22nd of June.
According to PTI, under the scheme, consumers can buy ten high quality 9W LED bulbs at Rs 65 each, five 50 W BEE 5-star rated energy efficient fans at Rs 1,150 each and ten 20 W LED tube lights at Rs 230 each. The scheme will also be launched in Firozepur and Fazilka on June 30.
Regional manager, EESL, Punjab, Nitin Bhatt said, “We urge all residents of Amritsar to come in large numbers to make the scheme a success, and contribute in making India a world leader in energy efficiency.”
Ceiling fans under the scheme are 30 per cent more energy efficient as compared to conventional fans, whereas the 20 W LED tube lights are 50 per cent more energy efficient than the conventional 40 W tube lights.
The UJALA scheme was launched by the government on January 5, 2015 with a target of replacing 77 crore inefficient bulbs with energy efficient LED bulbs. Over 24.2 crore LED bulbs, 25.1 lakh tube lights and 9 lakh fans have already been distributed across 27 states under this scheme.
