2024-03-13 16:32:08
New Delhi: EESL on Tuesday launched six-watt LED bulbs. With this it also announced the expansion of its product portfolio. EESL is a public sector company providing energy saving solutions. The company said that this bulb will save about 30 percent in electricity consumption.
According to a statement, LED bulbs will be available to consumers under the affordable lighting scheme ‘Ujala’. Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) said the tender process for LED bulbs, LED tube lights and BLDC fans has been completed for wider access to energy-efficient products. EECL is a joint venture under the Ministry of Power. These products will be available to consumers through EESL Mart, an online platform dedicated to promoting sustainable products.
Vishal Kapoor, CEO, EESL, said, ‘We aim to take these energy-efficient products to every household in the country through our strong retail network and strategic partnerships.’
What is the government’s Ujala scheme?
Ujala Yojana is also called Urja Jyoti Yojana. It is an initiative of the Government of India which was launched to promote electricity saving and encourage energy efficiency. This scheme was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 5 January 2015.
What is the intention of Ujala scheme?
The main objective of this scheme is to replace old and low energy efficiency bulbs used in homes with LED bulbs. LED bulbs consume up to 80% less electricity than traditional bulbs. This saves electricity. Besides this, greenhouse gas emissions also reduce. Under the Ujala scheme, the government provides LED bulbs on subsidy. Consumers can buy these bulbs from their nearest dealer or electricity distribution company (DISCOM). Till now 9W, 7W and 5W LED bulbs were available under the Ujala scheme.