Archive · 29 Sep 2025
Young Innovator's Rs 250 Bulb Powers 10,000+ Homes
Uday Bhatia, a young student, created a special light bulb for people in rural areas who have power cuts.
The bulb costs just Rs 250 and gives light for 8-10 hours.
He has helped over 10,000 homes so far.
Uday built this because he saw children struggling to study in the dark.
His invention is powered by a special design that makes the bulb work efficiently.
This helps families study, work, and feel safer.
He has also received the Diana Award for his work.
Uday Bhatia created a Rs 250 inverter bulb to provide light during power cuts.
The bulb provides 8-10 hours of backup light.
Over 10,000 homes across 20 states are using the bulb.
Uday's work has helped communities with safety, education, and income.
Uday was a winner at The Better India Showcase and received the Diana Award.
- Who
- Uday Bhatia
- What
- Created a low-cost inverter bulb
- When
- Began in April 2022
- Where
- Rural areas across 20 states, including UP, Uttarakhand, and Delhi's outskirts
- Why
- To provide light during power cuts and improve quality of life
Current Energy Inefficiencies
Benefits of the Bulb
Issue 1
Current Energy Inefficiencies
Kerosene lamps and diesel inverters contribute to environmental issues like high carbon footprint.
Benefits of the Bulb
The bulb promotes energy conservation and lowers carbon footprints.
- Innovator
- Uday Bhatia
- Innovation
- Rs 250 inverter bulb
- Light Duration
- 8-10 hours
- Homes Powered
- Over 10,000
- States Using Bulbs
- 20
- Award
- Diana Award 2023
- Event
- TBI Showcase
