State aims at world record in LED lighting programme

Andhra Pradesh, which is leading the country with the installation of 9.19 lakh LED street lights in the urban and rural areas, is contemplating creating a world record by installing a total 30 lakh LED streetlights across the State. As an Ugadi gift, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced another 15 lakh street lights (out of a total target of 30 lakh) to the rural areas as part of the efforts to make Andhra Pradesh one of the best energy-efficient States. According to a press release by the government’s media adviser (energy) A. Chandra Sekhar Reddy, the programme would significantly change the appearance of the villages and lead to brighter streets, besides enhancing a feeling of safety and security among the residents.