SLNP - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   Which program of Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), envisages replacement of conventional street lights with LED lights?

a. Street Lighting National Programme
b. National Street Lighting Programme
c. Street Lighting Programme
d. Street Lighting Scheme
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Street Lighting National Programme

Explanation:

  • The Street Lighting National Programme(SLNP), being implemented by Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture company of four Power Sector PSUs, envisages replacement of conventional street lights with LED lights by March, 2019.
  • EESL is playing an important role as a catalyst in replacing these streetlights.
  • The target for 2015-16 was to launch the programme in 100 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) whereas EESL has already launched the programme in 112 ULBs.