In News: UJALA completes 7 years of energy-efficient and affordable LED distribution. In a short span, the programme has evolved to be world’s largest zero subsidy domestic lighting programme that addresses concerns like high electrification cost and high emissions that result from inefficient lighting.
78 crore LEDs distributed across the country under UJALA
Saved 47,778 Million kWh energy per annum
3,86 crore tonnes of reduction in CO2 emissions made possible
Gave impetus to the domestic lighting industry
Provided economies of scale to manufacturers through regular bulk procurement
Readily adopted by all the states, UJALA helped in reducing annual household electricity bills
Garnered attention from top management schools of India; now a part of Leadership case study in Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ahmedabad. Furthermore, it is also under consideration for being included in the curriculum of Harvard Business School
