Ujala Yojana: A Govt Initiative- Statistic Figures, Objectives, Benefits

PM Narendra Modi launched the UJALA scheme on May 1, 2015, on behalf of the government of India. The UJALA YOJNA, which has been launched to replace “The Bachat Lamp Yojana”, is a joint initiative of the Government of India’s Public Sector Undertaking, “Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL)”. This scheme is being implemented under the Union Ministry of Power and the Electricity Distribution Company.

What Is UJALA?

The full form of UJALA is “Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All ”. The UJALA YOJNA targets to replace nearly 77 crore ordinary bulbs with LED bulbs. The “Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All ” was launched and implemented through 2015 to overcome the heavy costs of LEDs, which would have previously been quite a barrier to the implementation of energy-efficient systems. In this scheme, the LED bulbs are being provided for only 10 INR. The program was approved to set up LED distribution in phases across the country to provide people with LED bulbs instead of ordinary lightbulbs and energy-efficient appliances. The scheme aims to promote effective and efficient power usage and provide power to remote areas, raise awareness about using utility equipment, reduce power bills for every consumer, and protect the environment. Under the Ujala scheme, every power consumer with a utility connection provided by their Electricity Distribution authorities can obtain LED bulbs for less than the market price.

Latest News : Ujala Yojna

Under the Rural Ujala Scheme, 60 crores LED lights are being provided to about 20 crore rural homes.

Each family in the community would be receiving three to four LED lights at a cost of Rs 10 per bulb under this scheme.

19 Mar 2021 ( The Economics Times)  stated that Convergence Energy Services Ltd (CESL), a state-run EESL subsidiary, inaugurated the Gram Ujala yojna, under which power LED bulbs are being distributed for Rs 10 per piece in five states during the first phase. The initial phase of this initiative would provide 15 million LED lights to villages in Aarah (Bihar), Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh), Nagpur (Maharashtra), and western Gujarat.

Latest Statistic Figures

Total LEDs distributed as on 02 Dec 2021 15:02 is 36,78,81,232

Energy saved per year as of 02 Dec 2021 15:02 is 47,776mn kWh

Cost saving per year INR 19,110 Cr

Avoided Peak Demand: 9,565 MW

CO2 Reduction per year: 3,86,98,262 t CO2

The following Table summarizes the Bulb Distribution by the Institutions under Ujala Yojna

INSTITUTION	BULBS DISTRIBUTED
ASSAM (AHECL)	6,00,000
ASSAM (APDCL)	2,80,000
ASSAM (INSTITUTIONAL)	43,59,786
CHHATTISGARH (RAILWAYS/INSTITUTIONS)	8,27,517
DELHI (*INSTITUTIONAL)	27,76,839
INDIAN RAILWAYS	3,61,283
JAMMU AND KASHMIR (INSTITUTIONAL)	14,36,564
KERALA (RAILWAYS & KSEB)	1,51,50,200
LAKSHADWEEP (LEDA)	2,00,000
MEGHALAYA (INSTITUTIONAL)	3,776
NAGALAND (ARMY)	2,238
NAGALAND (KOHIMA DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION)	81,157
TELANGANA (DISCOM)	4,67,937
TELANGANA (HYDERABAD)	5,04,035
TRIPURA (W TRIPURA)	3,62,586
WEST BENGAL (DAMODAR VALLEY CORPORATION)	19,100
WEST BENGAL (KOLKATA)	5,48,885

Objectives Of UJALA Yojana 

• The UJALA YOJNA, also known as the LED-based domestic efficient lighting program (DELP), aims to improve energy efficiency for all, including usage, costs, and illumination to remote and commercial areas. This scheme is identified as the largest program globally and aims to promote the efficient use of energy at the residential level.

• The yojna also aspires to raise consumer understanding of the advantages of adopting energy-efficient equipment while coordinating and assisting the demands to minimize the initial price range, allowing for greater adoption of LED lighting by domestic consumers.

• Under the UJALA initiative, LED lights will be delivered at a subsidized rate for every consumer who has a metered connection. The government will do this in collaboration with the electricity department of the user’s locality. 

Benefits Of UJALA Yojana

In UJALA YOJNA, every consumer with an energy measuring meter can obtain low-cost LED bulbs from their Electricity department at around 40% of the actual price. Any faulty bulbs are also replaced by the department, as and when required.

Implementation Of UJALA Yojana

The UJALA YOJNA has been successfully implemented in all the major residential areas across the country. In regards to making investments and taking risks, these aspects were successfully and fully implemented in the Ujala Yojna. The program was introduced as a collaborative effort between EESL and DISCOM, and the following are some of the results obtained by this scheme.

• By using LED lights to replace 200 million fluorescent bulbs, up to 5000 MW of load was reduced.
• Given environmental and global climate change advisories, the government’s initiative reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 79 million tons of carbon dioxide.

Eligibility For  UJALA Yojana

Under the UJALA YOJNA, any domestic home with a meter for billing power usage is entitled to receive LED bulbs from its respective Electricity Distribution Company. Consumers could purchase the LED on EMI (month-to-month or in installments duly mentioned in their power consumption receipts) or on initial payment of the amount. Following documents are required to get the UJALA LED bulbs:

 1) Copy of their electricity bill 

2) Copy of an authorized ID proof: For EMI payments

 2) Copy of authorized ID proof.: For Initial Payment

UJALA Yojana In Malaysia

Following the initial execution of the UJALA YOJNA in India, this program was also introduced on September 6, 2017, in Malacca, Malaysia. The then-Chief Minister of Melaka launched the UJALA YOJNA for the betterment of the citizens of that country. The main goal of this strategy was to reduce power use to minimize the impact on users. Preserving the environment was another goal achieved and intended by this scheme. 

Some Important Facts

• The full form of UJALA is Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All
• The UJALA YOJNA was launched on May 1 2015.
• Under the Ministry of Power, this scheme was launched.
• Energy Efficient Services Limited (EESL) is the implementing agency behind the UJALA Yojna.
• Prime minister Shri Narendra Modi describes this scheme as “Prakash Path” – “way of Light.”

Conclusion

Gram UJALA YOJNA is a large-scale program that delivers the cheapest LED bulbs in remote regions. This is India’s debut scheme of its kind. It sells LED lights in certain locations for $10. This plan will give substance to the country’s global climate policy and boosts individual reliance. This initiative is not supported or subsidized by the government. 

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