The distribution of lED tube lights and fans were launched here on Thursday by Vijendra Singh Sisodia, Chairman of the Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam limited. Principal Secretary of Renewable Energy and Managing Director of Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam limited (MPUVNl) Manu Shrivastava was also present.
The tube lights and fans were distributed under the UJAlA (Unnat Jyoti by Affordable lEDs for All) scheme that was launched in Madhya Pradesh by Chief Minister and Union Minister of State for Power, Coal & New and Renewable Energy on April 30, 2016.
Distribution of lED bulbs had started at Rs 85 and more than 81 lakhs lED bulbs have been distributed so far. With the distribution of these bulbs, the state has been able to achieve an annual energy savings of 148 crore units and Rs 886 crore in consumer bills per annum.
After the record success of UJAlA lED bulbs in the state, the lED tube light scheme will provide 20 W tube lights with 2000 lumens per tube light than the 40 W normal tube lights. These 40W normal tube light consumes 55W (40W tube light + 15W chowk) electricity while lED tube light will consume only 20W ie 64 per cent saving. Uses of 6hrs per day will save Rs 38 per month. Price will be recovered in 6 month only.
These lED tube lights, which come with a 3 year warranty, will be available to the consumers for Rs 230 per tube light against the market price of Rs 600.The 5 Star rated ceiling fans are 50 per cent more energy efficient as compared to normal fans that cost Rs 2200 in market.
The 50 watt energy efficient fans will be available to the consumers for Rs 1,150 and the amount is recovered by the consumer in 10 months only. These fans come with a 2.5 year warranty.
The Energy efficient fans and lED tube lights will be available on Post offices, Urja Bhawan Bhopal, District Offices of MP Urja Vikas Nigam ltd, Akshay Urja shops, DISCOM counters, Haat Bazaar etc.
EESl provides free of cost replacement for all technical faults for three years. The products can be replaced by submitting a photocopy of the bill at any of the distribution counters that would be operating within the city.