UJALA Scheme

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UJALA – Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All is an energy efficiency scheme to promote efficient lighting, enhance awareness on using efficient equipment which reduce electricity bills and help preserve environment.

Under this scheme, LED bulbs at 40% of the market price will be distributed to every grid connected consumer.

It is implemented by the Electricity Distribution Company and Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL)