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UJALA Scheme Brings Energy-Efficient Lighting to Millions of Indian Homes

 The UJALA scheme, launched on January 5, 2015, has significantly changed how India uses energy for lighting. This program, which started as the Domestic Efficient Lighting Programme, aimed to make affordable LED lights available to many households. By January 2025, over 36 crore (360 million) LED bulbs had been distributed.

Here's a simplified explanation:

What is the UJALA scheme? A program that provides affordable LED lights to homes in India.

Why was it started? Traditional light bulbs (incandescent and CFLs) used a lot of energy, leading to high electricity bills. LEDs use much less energy.

What are the economic benefits?

  • LED bulbs are sold at very low prices (Rs 70 each).
  • LED tube lights are also affordable (Rs 220 each).
  • Energy-efficient fans are available (Rs 1110 each).
  • It only costs about Rs 12 per year to run an LED bulb, compared to Rs 40 for a CFL and Rs 108 for an incandescent bulb.

What are the environmental benefits?

  • Reduces India's carbon footprint (the amount of greenhouse gases released).
  • Lowers electricity use and greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Helps India meet its climate change goals.

What has the UJALA scheme achieved?

  • Distributed over 36.87 crore LED bulbs.
  • Became the world's largest lighting program that doesn't use government subsidies.
  • Completely changed the lighting market in India.
  • Saved households a lot of money on electricity bills.
  • Improved the quality of life for millions of people.

What is the Street Lighting National Programme (SLNP)? A program launched at the same time as UJALA to replace regular streetlights with LED streetlights.

What has the SLNP achieved?

  • Installed over 1.34 crore LED streetlights.
  • Saved energy and reduced costs for cities and towns.
  • Reduced CO₂ emissions by 6.2 million tonnes per year.

Key Terms/Acronyms:

  • UJALA: Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All.
  • SLNP: Street Lighting National Programme.
  • EESL: Energy Efficiency Services Limited (the company that runs UJALA and SLNP).
  • LED: Light Emitting Diode (a type of energy-efficient light).
  • CFL: Compact Fluorescent Lamp (an older type of energy-saving bulb).

Key Facts:

  • LEDs last much longer than traditional bulbs.
  • UJALA has increased the LED market share in India significantly.

What is the future of energy efficiency in India? The success of UJALA and SLNP shows that India can make big improvements in energy efficiency. Continued government support and public awareness will be important. New technologies and business ideas will also help save even more energy in the future.

In simple terms: The UJALA scheme has provided millions of Indian homes with affordable and energy-saving LED lights. This has saved people money on their electricity bills and helped protect the environment. A similar program has also replaced many streetlights with LEDs. These programs show that India is making good progress in using energy more efficiently.

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