63. Consider the following statements related to National LED Programme (UJALA)

i) The scheme is being implemented by Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture of PSUs under the Union Ministry of Power.

ii) The International Energy Agency (IAE) is going to partner with India to implement its Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All (UJALA) initiative globally for energy savings.

Which of the above is/are correct?

a) i only

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b) ii only

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c) Both i and ii

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d) None

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Solution

The correct option is C
c) Both i and ii

Ans 63. C

Explanation: The Union Government has launched National LED programme – UnnatJyoti by Affordable LEDs for All (UJALA) .The UJALA scheme is being implemented by Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture of PSUs under the Union Ministry of Power. IAE has been impressed with performance of India’s UJALA programme in terms of vastly improving access to LED lighting while reducing their cost drastically. The International Energy Agency (IAE) is going to partner with India to implement its UnnatJyoti by Affordable LEDs for All (UJALA) initiative globally for energy savings

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