Over 15 cr LED bulbs distributed under UJALA programme: Govt

Centre has said, over 15 crore LED bulbs have been distributed under Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs (UJALA) programme. The Power Ministry, in a release, said, over five crore households have already benefited from the programme.

UJALA is the world’s largest LED programme for the residential sector. The scheme is



presently operational in 18 states and 4 Union Territories. 

The Ministry said, the LED bulbs distributed under the UJALA scheme is one third the market price. The release said, the Ministry is committed to achieve its target of replacing all the 77 crore inefficient bulbs in the country with LEDs.