compact fluorescent light bulb , Tamil Nadu launches free CFL (compact fluorescent light) bulb scheme

Tamil Nadu launches free CFL (compact fluorescent light) bulb scheme


The Tamil Nadu Government launched the first phase of the project providing free compact fluorescent light bulbs to over 14 lakh hut-dwellers in the State, an energy saving measure aimed at saving 40 MW of power.

Chief Minister Jayalalitha also launched over Rs 500 CR worth of projects under the Energy Department through video conferencing from her camp office at Kodanadu in the Nilgiris district.

The scheme of providing free CFL (compact fluorescent light) bulbs was launched with an objective of promoting power-saving

In the 1ST phase of the Rs 8.77-crore project launched , Jayalalitha gave away one 9 watt CFL bulb to seven persons each, the release said, adding that the initiative will help the Government save about 40 MW.

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