(File)In order to save energy in power utilisation, 42 lakh more LED bulbs would be distributed in the state in addition to the 1.90 lakh bulbs already distributed, an official said. He suggested government departments, municipalities and gram panchayats to use LED bulbs to save energy and adopt energy efficient methods. Watch Video: What’s making newsHe was speaking at the East Godavari District energy conservation committee meeting held in Andhra Pradesh. The state has targeted to distribute 2.32 lakh LED bulbs by this month-end and the remaining 40 lakh would also be distributed soon, State Energy Conservation Mission CEO A Chandrasekhar Reddy said Wednesday. With the use of 1.90 lakh LED bulbs, nearly 1,500 million units were saved in energy utilisation, which in monetary terms is equivalent to Rs 600-700 crore.

Source: Indian Express July 21, 2016 07:49 UTC