Plans to install 4180 LEDs,
CFLs across Shillong city
SHILLONG: The Urban Affairs department is currently in the process of identifying locations for installation of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) in the city.
It may be mentioned that the State Government has mulled to install 4180 street lights to illuminate the city.
Sources on Wednesday said that the Government will set up street lighting in strategic locations for the upcoming Durga puja festival before going ahead with the full-fledged installation.
LEDs use small, powerful sources of light that illuminate when electrons move through a semiconductor. They shine in only one direction thereby increasing luminous efficacy or brightness.
Out of the 4180 lights, 1080 will be CFL lamps, while the others will be LED lights to be put up across the city.
“We are also taking into account the advice of the State Police as they are aware of sensitive and vulnerable areas besides taking into consideration the suggestions of different Rangbah Shnong,” official sources said here on Wednesday.
The project will be implemented and maintained by the MeECL and the entire installation cost will be shared by the Central Government and the State Urban Affairs department.
Out of the total cost, Rs 90 lakh and Rs 60 lakh will be borne by the Shillong Municipal Board and the MUDA respectively.
The department has also mulled similar street lighting plans for Tura and Jowai, two other major towns of the State.
