♠ 9W LED bulbs to cost Rs 70, 20W LED tube light to cost Rs 220 & 5-star rated fans will be available at Rs 1,200
♠ Consumers appealed not to pay any amount over and above the prices fixed by EESL for the UJALA appliances
The prices of energy efficient appliances distributed under the Government of India’s Unnat Jeevan by Affordable LEDs and Appliances for All (UJALA) scheme have been revised, owing to the roll out of the Goods & Services Tax (GST). The 9W LED bulbs are priced Rs 70/-, 20W LED tube light Rs 220/- and 5-star rated fans will be available at Rs 1,200/- only.
Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), under the administration of Ministry of Power, Government of India and the nodal agency for implementation of the UJALA programme has appealed all consumers not to pay any amount over and above the prices fixed by EESL for the UJALA appliances.
If consumers notice any discrepancy in prices, they should immediately report such cases at “Register your complaint” section on UJALA dashboard, or on EESL social media handles – for Twitter @EESL_India and for Facebook @EESLIndia. They can also contact the All-India EESL Helpline number 1800 180 3580 or email at helpline@eesl.co.in. Consumers can also register their complaints at the EESL complaint logging portal – http://support.eeslindia.org/.
