UJALA

The scheme is being named “UJALA” - an acronym for Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All (launched in 2015). Under the scheme, 20W LED tube lights and BEE 5-star rated energy efficient fans are also distributed to the consumers. The 20W LED tube lights are 50% more energy efficient than conventional 40W tube lights.

• The overall target of number of LED lights to be replaced in 3 years (770 million), and expected annual energy savings - 105 bn KWh.
• The Electricity Distribution Company and Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) a public sector body of Government of India are implementing the programme.

Achievements with the Scheme

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