The Andhra Pradesh Government, led by Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu, has partnered with Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) to equip 150,000 houses with energy-efficient appliances. EESL, a joint venture under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, has entered into a significant agreement with the Andhra Pradesh State Housing Corporation Limited (APSHCL) and the Andhra Pradesh State Energy Efficiency Development Corporation Limited (APSEEDCO) to enhance energy efficiency in the state. The agreement was signed in the presence of CM Naidu, who urged EESL and all state departments to promote energy efficiency measures in various segments.
CM Naidu reviewed ongoing projects in multiple departments, including Energy, Panchayati Raj, Rural Development, Housing, Municipal & Urban Development, and Women & Child Development. Minister for Municipal Administration and Urban Development, P. Narayana, Minister for Energy, Gottipati Ravi Kumar, Special Secretary (Energy), K.
Vijayanand, and other officials were present at the meeting. The Chief Minister stated that this partnership aims to provide energy-saving benefits to 150,000 low-income houses being constructed under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) by supplying high-efficiency appliances. He explained, "Each of the targeted PMAY homes will receive energy-efficient solutions, including four LED bulbs, two batten tube lights, and two 5-star BLDC fans, ensuring significant reductions in energy consumption for ben.