The city roads here are all set to be illuminated with LED lights as Finance Minister Manpreet Singh Badal would start the project at the local Fire Brigade chowk on Independence Day.

Under this project, 23,254 LED streetlights will be set up in the city at an estimated cost of Rs 16 crore, which also includes the cost of operation and maintenance work for eight years.

The LED lights would have SIM cards to provide real-time information about the functioning of lights, for which a dedicated monitoring room would also be set up. A faulty streetlight would show in the monitor room, resulting in early resolution of the problem.

What is LED Lighting?
LED Lighting is the future of lighting because unlike incandescent and fluorescent lighting, LEDs consume up to 90% less energy than other sources, use no toxic chemicals and are made of materials that can be recycled. Beyond the significant cost savings LEDs provides, this light source is the ultimate in planet friendly technology…a truly “green” product.

Along with the technology LED lighting offers many direct benefits to the users.

Up to 90% energy savings
Cool operating
Long life 50,000 hrs
Eliminates frequent light maintenance
No mercury - No UV rays
Accurate color rendering
Reduce eye strain – Headaches
Long warranties
No ballasts required - No hum or flickering
Easy to install - Uses existing fixtures
Made of recyclable materials