**Executive Summary**
This document is a response to Unstarred Question No. 97 in Lok Sabha, answered on January 29, 2026, concerning the Urjaveer Scheme and related energy efficiency initiatives in Andhra Pradesh. The response, provided by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Power, outlines details of the Urjaveer Scheme, the National Efficiency Cooking Programme (NECP), and contributions of EESL programs to energy savings. It references Annexure-I for statewise Urjaveer registration details and Annexure-II for district-wise cooktop delivery details under NECP.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Urjaveer Scheme:**
* Launched in Andhra Pradesh on December 7, 2024, by Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL).
* A volunteer-based program that registers and trains individuals to promote the use of energy-efficient appliances.
* District-wise details are not maintained by EESL; state-wise registration details are in Annexure-I.
* **PMAY Energy-Efficient Appliances Initiative:**
* EESL has not supplied any energy-efficient appliances under this initiative in Andhra Pradesh.
* **National Efficient Cooking Programme (NECP):**
* Launched by EESL in November 2023 to promote electric cooking solutions.
* The Women Development and Child Welfare Department of Andhra Pradesh procured 11,400 induction cooktops for distribution among Anganwadis.
* 19 induction cooktops were procured by retail consumers in Andhra Pradesh.
* District-wise details of cooktop deliveries in Andhra Pradesh are in Annexure-II.
* **Replication in Other States/UTs:**
* No such proposal is envisaged by the Ministry of Power to replicate the initiatives.
* **EESL Programmes (UJALA & SLNP):**
* The Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All (UJALA) and the Street Light National Programme (SLNP) launched in 2015, have significantly contributed to energy savings.
* Cumulative energy savings from 2020-21 to 2024-25 is estimated at 284 billion kilowatt-hours.
* An estimated peak demand reduction of about 11,000 MW has been achieved.
* Year-wise and state-wise financial benefits accruing to DISCOMs are not quantified by EESL.
**Impact Analysis**
**Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL)**
* **Impact:** The company is responsible for implementation of the Urjaveer Scheme and NECP, and contributing to energy savings through UJALA and SLNP.
* **Action Required:** EESL needs to continue implementing and monitoring the Urjaveer Scheme and NECP, as well as maintain records of energy savings.
**Government of Andhra Pradesh**
* **Impact:** The state government is involved through the Women Development and Child Welfare Department, which procured induction cooktops for distribution.
* **Action Required:** N/A
**Distribution Companies (DISCOMs)**
* **Impact:** DISCOMs benefit from peak demand reduction due to EESL programs.
* **Action Required:** N/A
**Citizens of Andhra Pradesh**
* **Impact:** The Urjaveer Scheme aims to promote energy-efficient appliances. The NECP provides induction cooktops to Anganwadis.
* **Action Required:** Engage with Urjaveers to learn about and adopt energy-efficient appliances.
Key Entities Referenced
Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL): A company that initiated and implemented the Urjaveer Scheme and the National Efficient Cooking Programme (NECP), as well as Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All (UJALA) and the Street Light National Programme (SLNP)
Urjaveer Scheme: A volunteer-based programme initiated by Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) launched in Andhra Pradesh, which aims to train individuals to promote energy-efficient appliances
Andhra Pradesh: The state where the Urjaveer Scheme was launched and where the National Efficient Cooking Programme (NECP) was implemented
National Efficient Cooking Programme (NECP): A program launched by EESL to promote electric cooking solutions, with the Women Development and Child Welfare Department of Andhra Pradesh procuring induction cooktops for distribution.
Ministry of Power: The governing body that oversees the initiatives and to whom the parliamentary question is addressed.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF POWER
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.97
ANSWERED ON 29.01.2026
URJAVEER SCHEME IN ANDHRA PRADESH
97. SHRI TANGELLA UDAY SRINIVAS:
Will the Minister of POWER
be pleased to state:
(a) the details of individuals registered and trained as “Urjaveers” under the Urjaveer
Scheme initiated by Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) since its launch, year-
wise, State-wise and district-wise in Andhra Pradesh including Kakinada district;
(b) the number of LED bulbs, LED battens and five-star Brushless Direct Current
Motors (BLDC) fans distributed to eligible households under the PMAY energy-efficient
appliances initiative in Andhra Pradesh since launch, year-wise and district-wise
including Kakinada district;
(c) the details of the National Efficiency Cooking Programme (NECP) along with the
number of electric cooking solutions procured by beneficiaries in Andhra Pradesh State
since launch, district-wise and year-wise including Kakinada district;
(d) whether Government proposes to replicate these initiatives in other States/UTs
through EESL and if so, the details thereof;
(e) whether various EESL programmes have contributed to energy savings during the
last five years; and
(f) if so, the details thereof along with financial benefits to DISCOMs, year-wise and
State-wise?
A N S W E R
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER
(SHRI SHRIPAD NAIK)
(a) : The Urjaveer Scheme, initiated by Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), is
a volunteer-based programme launched in Andhra Pradesh on 7 December 2024. Under
the programme, individuals are registered and trained to promote the use of energy-
efficient appliances. District-wise details of Urjaveers are not maintained by EESL.
However, details of States with the majority of registrations, including Andhra Pradesh,
since launch are enclosed at Annexure-I.
(b) : EESL has not supplied any energy efficient appliance under the PMAY energy-
efficient appliances initiative in Andhra Pradesh.
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(c) : The National Efficient Cooking Programme (NECP) was launched by EESL in
November 2023 with the objective of promoting electric cooking solutions. Under the
programme, the Women Development and Child Welfare Department, Government of
Andhra Pradesh, procured 11,400 induction cooktops for distribution among
Anganwadis. In addition, 19 induction cooktops were procured by retail consumers in
Andhra Pradesh. District wise details (including Kakinada District) based on the delivery
of cooktops made by EESL in the State of Andhra Pradesh since launch is attached as
Annexure-II.
(d) : No such proposal is envisaged by Ministry of Power.
(e) & (f) : EESL programmes, namely the Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All
(UJALA) and the Street Light National Programme (SLNP), which were launched in 2015,
have contributed significantly to energy savings. During the last five years, i.e., from
2020–21 to 2024–25, the cumulative energy savings achieved under these programmes
is estimated at 284 billion kilowatt-hours.
The year-wise and State-wise financial benefits accruing to Distribution
Companies (DISCOMs) are not quantified by EESL. However, an estimated peak demand
reduction of about 11,000 MW has been achieved due to the implementation of the
UJALA and SLNP programmes.
***********ANNEXURE-I
ANNEXURE REFERRED IN REPLY TO PART (a) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 97
ANSWERED IN THE LOK SABHA ON 29.01.2026
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State Total No. of Urjaveers
Andhra Pradesh 8685
Maharashtra 209
Arunachal Pradesh 39
Bihar 30
Telangana 15
Tamil Nadu 14
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ANNEXURE REFERRED IN REPLY TO PART (c) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 97
ANSWERED IN THE LOK SABHA ON 29.01.2026
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District/Year Total No. of induction
cooktops
Srikakulam 328
Parvathipuram Manyam 368
Vizianagaram 514
Alluri Sitharama Raju 412
Visakhapatnam 607
Anakapalli 255
Kakinada 455
East Godavari 408
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema 274
West Godavari 228
Eluru 406
NTR 587
Krishna 372
Guntur 499
Palnadu 337
Bapatla 440
Prakasam 464
SPSR Nellore 693
Tirupati 588
Chittoor 516
Annamayya 351
Sri Sathya Sai 526
YSR 428
Anantapur 494
Kurnool 530
Nandyal 339
Total 11419
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