Archive · 17 Sep 2025
Delhi to Save Over ₹31 Crore Annually with LED Streetlight Upgrade
Delhi is switching to smart LED streetlights to save money and improve lighting.
The PWD plans to replace about half of the city's streetlights with new, energy-efficient ones.
This change should save the government over 31 crore rupees each year.
The new lights will be monitored using a special app, allowing people to report problems.
The company installing the lights will only get paid after the lights are working properly.
This ensures the lights are well-maintained and that the public gets a better service.
Delhi is replacing 45,000 old streetlights with smart LED lights.
The change is expected to save over ₹31 crore annually.
The PWD will use an EMI model for payments, ensuring upkeep by the company.
A mobile app will allow officials and the public to monitor and report issues.
All 96,000 street lights will be smart, connected, and accountable.
- Who
- Delhi's Public Works Department (PWD)
- What
- Replacing old streetlights with smart LED lights
- When
- Announced on Tuesday
- Where
- Delhi
- Why
- To save money, improve lighting, and ensure accountability
- Savings
- Over ₹31 crore annually
- Streetlights Replaced
- 45,000
- Type of Lights Replaced
- Old sodium bulbs (HPSV lights)
- Total Streetlights
- 96,000 (managed by PWD)
- Payment Model
- EMI model
- Monitoring
- Mobile-based app and centralized dashboard