More than 55,000 fuel stations across the country will sell LED bulbs and other energy efficient appliances under UJALA scheme of the government, said union minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) signed a memorandum of understanding with oil marketing companies IOCL, BPCL and HPCL.
As per the deal, OMCs will distribute energy efficient appliances under the flagship Unnat Jeevan by affordable LEDs and appliances for All (UJALA) scheme.
The distribution of these energy efficient appliances will be conducted in a phased manner across these select outlets. In the first phase, distribution will commence from the states of Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra.
In his speech, Pradhan said, “It is the vision of the Government of India to reduce our dependence on import of energy by up to 10 per cent.
The petrol pumps owned by the three oil marketing companies can boast of a very high footfall. It is a great opportunity for the two departments to come together and utilise this network for ensuring LED bulbs and tubelights reach every corner of our country.”
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