"EESL has distributed over 9 crore LED bulbs across the nation with resulting in an estimated daily energy savings of 3.2 crore kWh. The average distribution during this period was about 8,00,000 LEDs per day," the company said in a release today.
"The 9th crore bulb was distributed on the evening of March 31st 2016...In the presence of the Power Minister," it said.
On the occasion, Minister for Power, Coal and Renewable Energy, Piyush Goyal said: "We are climbing new heights every day, the 9th crore is special for us because it reflects the commitment of the organisation, commitment of the government and the significant contribution of the consumers."