Consider the following statements regarding Pradhan Mantri UJALA Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LED for a...........

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Consider the following statements regarding Pradhan Mantri UJALA (Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LED for all) Yojana :

1. Under the scheme, consumers are entitled to 3 LED bulbs of 9W each at a subsidized rat.

2. This scheme is centrally sponsored scheme in all states except J & K

3. LED bulbs consume half the energy as that of CFLs and one tenth as that of incandescent bulbs

Which of the above statements are correct:

1 only

1 and 3 only

2 and 3 only

All of the above

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Explanation:

About UJALA scheme:
The main objective is to promote efficient lighting, enhance awareness on using efficient equipment which reduce electricity bills and help preserve environment.
Overall targets
Overall target of number of incandescent bulbs to be replaced : 200 million
Expected overall annual energy savings : 10.5 billion KWh
Expected reduction of load : 5000 MW
Expected annual cost reduction of consumer bills : Rs. 40,000 crore
Annual estimated greenhouse gas emission reductions : 79 million tonnes of CO2
Implementation agencies
The Electricity Distribution Company and Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) a public sector body of Government of India are implementing the programme.
Eligibility of acquiring LED bulbs
Every grid-connected consumer having a metered connection from their respective Electricity Distribution Company can get the LED bulbs at about 40% of the market price under the UJALA Scheme. Consumers also have the option of paying for the LEDs in equated monthly instalments.