Shimla March 29 (IANS) In an initiative to promote energy efficiency Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh on Wednesday launched a scheme here to distribute light-emitting diode (LED) tubelights and energy-efficient fans.
The scheme Ujala or Unnat Jeevan by Affordable LEDs and Appliances for All is an extension of the state s domestic efficient lightning programme.
The Chief Minister said Ujala was an integral part of state s energy conservation initiative and had been successfully adopted by the people.
Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) a joint venture of public sector unit of the Union Ministry of Power will implement the Ujala programme in the state in a phased manner in collaboration with the state.
Virbhadra Singh said energy efficiency was a key thrust area of the state and emphasis had been laid on scaling up its implementation.
The launch of this initiative follows our commitment of such programme in 2015-16 for distribution of LED bulbs. Approximately 74 lakh bulbs to 12 lakh consumers have been distributed which resulted into energy saving of approximately 150 MU per annum a statement quoting the Chief Minister said.
Himachal Pradesh Power Minister Sujan Singh Pathania said an LED tubelight would cost Rs 230 with three years of free replacement warranty.
Likewise a five-star rating 50 watt ceiling fan that will replace conventional 75 watt fan will cost Rs 1 150 with two years of free replacement warranty.
--IANS
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