Modi launches Rs 10 per LED bulb scheme in Delhi

New Delhi, January 5: Prime Minister rendra Modi on Monday launched an LED bulb distribution scheme in the capital under which the power–saving lamp will be made available to people at an initial cost of Rs.10. He replaced one bulb in the South Block – which houses several ministries – symbolically launching the efficient lighting programme for Delhi and a tiol programme for LED–based home and street lighting. Through a web–based system launched by Modi, Delhiites will be able to register their requests for procuring LED bulbs under the scheme. They can also send an SMS to a desigted number for the same.  (IANS)