Prime Minister Narendra Modi today launched a scheme for distribution of LED bulbs under the Domestic Efficient Lighting Programme in Delhi and a National Programme for LED-based Home and Street Lighting.
Under the scheme, consumers in Delhi would be able to request for LED bulbs under the Domestic Efficient Lighting Programme through a new Website launched by Modi on Monday. Consumers would be able to register for this scheme either through the Website ( www.eeslindia.org/Delhi-Launch ) or by sending an SMS to a designated number.
According to an official statement, under the programme, consumers would pay Rs 130 per LED bulb as compared to the market price in the range of Rs 350 and Rs 600.
“LED bulbs shall be distributed in a phased manner from March 2015 onwards. The entire project of installing LED bulbs for domestic and street-lighting in 100 cities is targeted for completion by March 2016,” the statement said.
The Prime Minister also called for setting district-level goals, and to prioritise this scheme in all towns with a population of above one lakh.
LED bulbs, which have a long life, are considered to be energy efficient, and as such environmentally-friendly. In general, LED bulbs are expected to last 50 times more than ordinary bulbs and 8-10 times more than CFLs.