Andhra Pradesh state government launched AP Jagananna Palle Velugu Scheme 2020. In this scheme, the state govt. will install 4 lakh LED street lights in 2,000 habitations across the state.
These 2k selected areas does not have street lights as these are not yet covered under any present project.
The goals of environment protection, reduction of dark sports in AP state and ensuring women safety to be achieved through this scheme.
AP cabinet committee has also decided to put up a new Complaint Monitoring System.
The CMS will also have 1 executive at the assembly constituency level, 1 at the revenue division level and 1 at the district level to monitor and supervise repair works of street lights.
Benefits of this Scheme:
- LED street lights depreciate at a much slower rate than other alternatives.
- These LED lights does not have filaments, so they do not burn out quickly and have incredibly long lives.
- There are no toxic chemicals like mercury in LED street lights.
- Reduced maintenance costs and lesser heat production is a major reason for its installation in remote areas.
- LED lights to be installed would consume little energy while providing appropriate lighting on streets. This would result in ensuring safety of women on roads.
- After installation of these LED street lights under AP Jagananna Palle Velugu Scheme, there would be less areas of dark spots.
- The new LED lights to be installed will have improved color rendering comparative to other street lamps.
