Topics Covered: Infrastructure- energy.
Gram Ujala
Context:
Launched recently.
- Under this program Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), will distribute high quality LED bulbs, at an affordable cost of 10 rupees per bulb in rural areas.
Implementation:
7 watt and 12-watt LED bulbs with 3 years warranty will be given to rural consumers against submission of working Incandescent bulbs.
- Each household will get up to 5 LEDs.
- Participating rural households will also have metres installed in their houses to account for usage.
Financing Mechanism:
- The programme will be financed entirely through carbon credits and will be the first such programme in India.
- The revenue earned from carbon credits will contribute Rs. 60 per LED bulb piece, with the balance Rs. 10 to be paid by the rural consumer.
InstaLinks:
Prelims Link:
- Key features of the scheme.
Mains Link:
Discuss the significance of the scheme.
Sources: PIB.
