Industry criticises Indian government’s LED bulbs distribution scheme

With the onset of the Union government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had focused on energy conservation, and the government had undertaken the green environment drive  as a major factor to replace the existing incandescent bulbs with low-cost LED bulbs all over the country. However, the lighting industry has become critical of this program as, according to the manufacturers and retailers, the LED lighting market has got affected by this program.

LED bulbs distribution program criticised

This LED bulbs distribution program called the Domestic Efficient Lighting Program (DELP), has been a success for consumers. However, the manufacturers’ lobby has not welcomed the scheme owing to ‘rushed’ approach which has created an unbalanced situation in the market.

Industry criticises Indian government’s LED bulbs distribution scheme

The Indian government has distributed 60 million LED bulbs till February 10, 2016 at very subsidised rates, as per official reports, saving about 1.8 gigawatts of electricity.

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However, with huge savings aside, India’s program hasn’t escaped criticism as industry players are urging the government to get out of direct distribution. Even small manufacturers and distributors are taking the aim at government due to forced lower prices and segregated point for distribution. For example, a local retailer could earlier sell 50 LED lamps per week. After the government’s initiative, the sales are down to 20 LED lamps per week.

India is amongst the few countries where governments are replacing power consuming bulbs with efficient LED bulbs. China and Japan are other Asian countries following the suit.

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