UREDA has distributed a total 66964 solar lanterns since from its formation and proposed another 79359 solar lanterns. Distribution of 79359 Solar Lanterns to All the Households in the International Border Blocks of Uttarakhand under Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) has been proposed to MNRE. Out of total project cost of 23.88 crore 22.14 Crore amount has been received as a sanction CFA from MNRE. Distribution of lanterns is in progress and will likely to be completed up to June, 2013. The distribution of 79369 solar lanterns will cause saving of:
Annual saving of Kerosene : 38 lac litres
Annual Emission reduction : 11507 Ton of CO2
Districts |
Block |
Proposed Solar Lanterns |
Chamoli |
Joshimath |
5720 |
Uttarkashi |
Bhatwari |
7020 |
Pithoragarh |
Dharchula |
8596 |
Munsayari |
9404 |
|
Munakot |
9880 |
|
Knalichina |
9897 |
|
Champawat |
Champawat |
15896 |
Lohaghat |
8297 |
|
U.S.Nagar |
Khatima ( Hill Area) |
4649 |
Total |
79359 |