Mayur Mahajan
The Chief Minister of Gujarat Anandi Ben Patel has introduced Ujala Gujarat Yojana for Distributing Free LED Bulb at a subsidized rate in Gujarat. This scheme launched in 26 may 2017 and within two months, about 1.20 Crore LED bulbs distributed to the 24 lakh families in Gujarat. Under this scheme, the government has distributing LED bulb at the highly subsidized rate. Recently, the government has reduced price of Ujala LED bulbs by Rs. 10. The bulb under the Ujala Gujarat Yojana has 3 years replacement warranty. The state government has planned to distribute more than 12 Crore LED bulbs within few years for more than 1.21 crore household in the state. In this scheme, one household gets maximum 10 LED bulbs in the first phase and the amount will be charged in 8-10 installments through the electricity bill. UJALA scheme aims to promote efficient use of energy at the residential level, enhance the awareness of consumers about the efficacy of using energy efficient LED bulb and aggregating demand to reduce the high initial costs thus facilitating higher uptake of LED lights by residential users
Benefits of Ujala Gujarat Yojana:
- The government distribute LED bulb at highly subsidized rate
- Benefits of the LED bulb at a very low price near about Rs. 70-75 per bulb
- EMI option also available for the consumers and the charge of 8-10 installments should be pay through the electricity bill
- Rs 80 per Bulb for Commercial Use
- low power consumption and saving electricity
Eligibility for Ujala Gujarat Yojana:
- Applicant should be resident of Gujarat state
- All citizen of Gujarat state is eligible for this Ujala Gujarat Yojana
Documents required for Ujala Gujarat Yojana:
- Aadhaar card
- Monthly electricity bill
How to apply for Ujala Gujarat Yojana:
- Government has set up 615 distribution centers across the Gujarat state to distribute LED bulb for the consumer
- The consumer also visit Gujarat Electricity Board (GEB) offices in Taluka/districts in Gujarat state
References & Details:
- For more details about Ujala Gujarat Yojana visit: https://guj-epd.gujarat.gov.in/
- Gujarat Electricity Board (GEB) visit: http://www.gseb.com/guvnl/index.aspx
