• Launched on 5th January 2015 by PM Narendra Modi.
• Originally called the Domestic Efficient Lighting Programme (DELP).
• Aims to promote energy-efficient LED appliances in households.
• Recognized as the world’s largest zero-subsidy domestic lighting initiative.

• Implemented by Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) under the Ministry of Power.
• Competitive bidding ensures reduced prices for LED appliances.
• LED appliances distributed via DISCOMs and designated centers.
• Real-time e-procurement and transparency audits ensure accountability.

• Affordability: LED prices significantly lower than market rates (e.g., ₹70 per bulb, ₹220 per tube light).
• Energy Efficiency: LEDs consume 90% less energy than incandescent lamps (ICLs) and 50% less than CFLs.
• Cost Savings: Reduced electricity bills and lower annual ownership costs.
• Market Transformation: Sale of over 407 crore LED bulbs in India.
• Environmental Impact: Reduction in carbon emissions, aligning with India’s climate goals.

PYQ:

[2021] With reference to street lighting, how do sodium lamps differ from LED lamps?

1. Sodium lamps produce light in 360 degrees but it is not so in the case of LED lamps.
2. As street lights, sodium lamps have a longer lifespan than LED lamps.
3. The spectrum of visible light from sodium lamps is almost monochromatic while LED lamps offer significant colour advantages in street lighting.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) 3 only

(b) 2 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3