NEW DELHI: Syska LED has won a marquee tender to supply 10 million light emitting diode (LED) bulbs in rural areas, under the recently launched Gram Ujala scheme to state-run Energy Efficiency Services Ltd’s subsidiary Convergence Energy Services Ltd (CESL).
Gram Ujala is an ambitious scheme offering the world’s cheapest LED bulbs in rural areas at a mere ₹10, with no government support or subsidy. Under the scheme, the revenue earned from carbon credits will contribute ₹60 per LED bulb piece, with the balance ₹10 to be paid by the rural consumer.
“As part of this agreement, CESL will be procuring 70 lakh 12-watt LED lamps, and 30 lakh 7-watt lamps.
