UNNAT JYOTI BY AFFORDABLE LEDS FOR ALL (UJALA) SCHEME:Notes for SSC UPSC Exams
UJALA SCHEME is under the Ministry of Power.
It is being implemented by the Electricity Distribution Company and Energy Efficiency Services Limited(EESL).
Under UJALA scheme, LED bulbs, LED Tube lights and Energy efficient fans are being provide to domestic consumers for replacement of conventional and inefficient variant.
It is the world’s largest zero subsidy domestic lighting programme.
It was first introduced as the DELP (Domestic Efficient Lighting Program), then relaunched as UJALA.
UJALA has been adopted by all the states.
Under the programme, the government has ensured transparency and encouraged competition by e procurement of goods and services.
Eligibility of acquiring LED bulbs:
Every grid-connected consumer having a metered connection from their respective Electricity Distribution Company can get the LED bulbs at about 40% of the market price
under the UJALA Scheme.
Consumers also have the option of paying for the LEDs in equated monthly installments.
Procuring LED bulbs: The bulbs will be distributed through special counters set up at designated places in the city. These will not be available at any other location including shops etc.
As part of its inclusive growth strategy to enable growth in lower income communities, EESL has also enrolled Self-Help Groups (SHGs) for distribution of LED bulbs under UJALA programme.
In case of faulty bulbs/LED bulb fuses: LED bulbs have very long life (> 15 years if used of 4-5 hours every day) and are not likely to fuse. However, if the LED bulb stops working due to a technical defect,EESL will be providing free of cost warranty for all technical faults for three years. Any EESL LED bulb can be replaced with any other company’s EESL LED bulb.
Consumers can avail from a minimum of 2 to a maximum of 10 LED bulbs, depending on the region.
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Notes for SSC UPSC Exams
UJALA succeeded in bringing down the retail price of LED bulbs from Rs 300 to 350
per bulb to Rs 70-80 per bulb.
o It has helped in reducing annual household
electricity bills. Consumers have been able to save money, improve their quality of life, and contribute to India's economic growth and prosperity.
UJALA scheme has successfully completed 7 years in 2022
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