Gram Ujala Program 2026: EESL subsidiary Convergence Energy Services Ltd (CESL) introduced the Gram Ujala Scheme on 19 March 2021. Through this innovative project, the central government aims to distribute high-quality, energy-efficient LED bulbs for only Rs. 10 each to select villages across five states in its initial phase. Often referred to as the EESL Rs. 10 LED Bulb Yojana, this initiative is specifically designed to support rural communities. This article provides comprehensive details regarding the CESL Gram Ujala Scheme 2026.
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To promote energy conservation awareness and provide affordable, high-quality lighting in rural areas, the government has begun distributing 1 million LED bulbs to households in rural Andhra Pradesh. Under the Gram Ujala initiative, these bulbs are offered at a subsidized price of Rs. 10 each. The program is being implemented across rural AP to help reduce electricity costs for families and decrease peak power demand for state utilities. Andhra Pradesh is one of five pilot states, along with Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, and Gujarat.
CESL covers all expenses related to the distribution of these 10 lakh LED bulbs, ensuring no financial strain on state power utilities or the government. The primary goal of the Gram Ujala Scheme is to provide affordable lighting to rural residents, delivering social benefits, cost savings, and climate change mitigation through energy efficiency.
Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has emphasized the importance of providing reliable, cost-effective, 24/7 power, which this project supports. Following his directives, power utilities are ensuring continuous supply even in remote rural pockets. The LEDs provided are high-quality, long-lasting, and energy-efficient, consuming 88% less energy than traditional incandescent bulbs.
LED technology is highly efficient and typically lasts 25 times longer than standard incandescent lighting. Furthermore, LEDs generate significantly less heat compared to incandescent bulbs and CFLs, which waste 90% and 80% of their energy as heat, respectively.