Lakshadweep first UT to sign "24x7 Power for All" document
Q. Which is the first Union Territory (UT) to sign “24x7 Power for All” document?- Published on 30 May 16a. Lakshadweep
b. Puducherry
c. Andaman and Nicobar
d. Daman Diu
ANSWER: Lakshadweep
- Lakshadweep became first Union Territory (UT) to sign “24x7 Power for All” document.
- The document chalks out a plan to increase solar capacity of the region from 2.15 MW to 8.45 MW. At present, 10 inhabited islands of Lakshadweep are being fed by diesel mostly.
- 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 3000 conventional street lights with LED street lights is also being taken up.
- With aim to provide each household access to electricity, 24x7 Power supply by 2019, the ‘Power for All’ programme is a major step in this direction.
- Government of India have taken a joint initiative with respective State Governments for preparation of State specific documents for providing 24x7 power supply to all households /homes, industrial & commercial consumers and adequate supply of power to Agricultural consumers as per state policy.
- As on date, because of the joint efforts of State Governments and Government of India, 22 States have already signed the ‘24x7 Power For All’ Documents. Implementation of the plan envisaged in the document is under progress, which is being jointly monitored by the State and the Central Government.
