Atal Jyoti Yojana

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) launched the Atal Jyoti Yojana (AJAY) to illuminate dark regions through establishment of solar street lights. It is a sub scheme under off –grid and decentralized solar application scheme of Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Govt. of India.

The Phase I was implemented during September 2016- March 2018. The Phase II is being implemented during 2018-19 and 2019-20.

Implementation agency

Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) has been entrusted to implement the scheme.

States covered

Phase I : The rural, semi-urban and urban areas that face less than 50% grid connectivity in Uttar Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Odisha will be illuminated with 7 W solar LED street lights. These solar lights were installed on major roads, markets and public conveniences in remote areas to sustainably enhance the citizens’ quality of life.

Phase II

• States covered during Phase I - Uttar Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Odisha
• Hilly states of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
• North-eastern states including Sikkim
• Islands of Andaman Nicobar and Lakshadweep
• Parliamentary constituencies covering 48 Aspirational districts of states other than those covered above.

Funding allocation

The total cost of the scheme is Rs 583 crore. MNRE will provide 75% of the cost of street lights and remaining 25% will come from Member of Parliament Local Area Development funds (MPLADS).

Implementation

Under the scheme, SSL with LED capacity of 12 W will be provided as per MNRE norms in the identified states. The estimated cost per light is Rs 25,000.

To know the complete scheme operational guidelines, click here.

Present status

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Complaint registration

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Source : EESL