Lakshadweep inks pact for energy efficiency measures

The government today said that Lakshadweep became first union territory to sign '24x7 Power for All' document which chalks out plans to increase solar capacity of the region from 2.15 mw to 8.45 mw.
The plan also envisions reduction of Aggregate Technical and Commercial (AT&C) losses from the current level of 21 per cent to 6.7 per cent till 2019 by increasing the collection efficiency up to 99 per cent, the Power Ministry said in a statement.
The representative of Government of India and the administration of Lakshadweep signed the document in presence of Power Secretary P K Pujari here today, the statement said.

As a part of energy efficiency measures, 1 lakh LED bulbs will be distributed by UT administration through Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) and incandescent lamps/CFL bulbs will be replaced with LED bulbs under UJALA programme.
Additionally, replacement of 3,000 conventional street lights with LED street lights is also being taken up.
The government, the statement said, is committed to improve the quality of life of its citizens through higher electricity consumption.
"Our aim is to provide each household access to electricity, 24x7 Power supply by 2019. The 'Power for All' programme is a major step in this direction," it said.

The Centre has taken a joint initiative with respective states for preparation of State specific documents for providing 24x7 power supply to all households, industrial and commercial consumers and adequate supply of power to agricultural consumers as per state policy.