Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:-

(a)       whether there have been consulted initiatives, both in public and private sectors, to promote the use of CFL, to effect substantial saving in power consumption;

(b)       whether the Bachat Lamp Yojana (BLY) has been launched to replace high wattage incandescent bulb with 11-15 watt. CFL;

(c)       whether these initiatives, jointly by Government, CFL makers and power distribution companies, would have any subsidy components; and

(d)       if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER
( SHRI BHARATSINHG SOLANKI )

(a) :     Yes, Sir.

(b) :     Yes, Sir. The Bachat Lamp Yojana (BLY) scheme has been formally launched by the Minister of Power on 25th February, 2009.

(c) :     No, Sir.

(d) :     Question does not arise.