Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Union Minister Praises AP's Energy Efficiency Initiatives
The Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs praised Andhra Pradesh's (AP) efforts in promoting energy efficiency.
AP is implementing large-scale LED streetlight projects and distributing energy-efficient appliances to beneficiaries.
These initiatives aim to save power and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, making AP one of India's best-illuminated and safest states.
Union Minister Manoharlal Khattar lauded AP's energy efficiency drive at a regional conference
AP's LED streetlight initiative and energy-efficient appliances project appreciated
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- Who
- Union Minister Manoharlal Khattar, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, Urban Development Minister P Narayana, Ajay Jain (Special Chief Secretary)
- What
- Lauded and implemented energy efficiency initiatives in Andhra Pradesh
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- South-West Regional Conference in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To enhance urban service delivery, create energy savings, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and support national and global climate change commitments
- LED Streetlights Installed
- 10 lakh
- PMAY Beneficiaries to Receive Energy-Efficient Appliances
- 6 lakh by 2026
- Annual Power Savings (LED Streetlights)
- 50–70%
- Estimated Annual Power Savings (Energy-Efficient Appliances)
- 10.24 million KWh
- Estimated Annual Savings (Energy-Efficient Appliances)
- ₹6.07 crore