Our Correspondent
Kohima | October 21
Nagaland today connected with energy efficient domestic appliances with EESL plans to distribute over 25 lakh LED bulbs, 1.5 lakh fans and 2.5 lakh tube lights. Over 6 lakh consumers will get benefit from this scheme.
The Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All (UJALA) scheme, energy efficient fans and tube lights programmes are being implemented by Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a JV under the administration of Ministry of Power, Government of India.
Under this scheme, consumers will be able to buy high quality 9W LED bulbs at a discount rate of Rs. 70 each (against a market price of Rs. 350), energy efficient fans at a price of Rs. 1, 150 each and tube lights at a subsidized price of Rs 230. Launching this Energy Efficient Nagaland by switching on of LED bulb and fan in the DC’s Conference Hall, Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change Dr. Neikiesalie (Nicky) Kire said the distribution of LED bulbs, energy efficient fans and tube lights in Nagaland will not only help ensure energy access for all but will also help consumers in reducing their electricity bills. The minister wanted to see that the whole state is covered by this scheme at the earliest and introduce in all households, wards and colonies.
Kohima Deputy Commissioner Rovilatuo Mor said Energy Efficient Nagaland is a Kohima district administration initiative, taken up to effectively tackle with the problem of wide gap between high demand and short supply of power.
The grim scenario of power status in Kohima district is that while the installed capacity is 24 MVA with 132/33KV (maximum), the demand for power is 26 MW with an increase of 2 MW/ every year, and with the festive season approaching it is expected to cross 30 MW which will only invite more frequent load-shedding. Kohima district administration has already framed guidelines for implementation of District Initiative Towards Energy Efficient Kohima (DITEEK) in partnership with EESL company and village council/ward panchayats of Kohima district under the centrally sponsored scheme UJALA.
