Indian Railways plans to make all stations 100% LED lit by March 2018
The Union Ministry of Railways in an eco-friendly measure to reduce power consumption, has planned to make all stations 100% LED lit by March 2018.
Under this initiative, the national transporter will provide 100% LED lighting for energy needs in railway staff colonies, stations and platforms.
Key Facts
This is huge initiative to provide energy efficient lighting will help in conservation of environment as well. It will help to reduce consumption by about 10% of total energy being utilised for its non-traction uses. It will conserve about 240 million units of electricity and will save Indian Railways about Rs.180 crore annually.
Background
Till November 2017, about 3,500 railway stations have already been provided with 100% LED lights. About 20 lakh such lights were installed. The national transporter also aims at providing these lights on all coaches and EMUs (Electric Multiple Units). Moreover, the lights in 1300 non-AC second-class and 3-tier sleeper coaches have been fully converted to LED. The Indian Railways has also issued directives to Zonal Railways to provide LED light fittings to residential quarters.
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Month: Current Affairs - December, 2017