The Pilicode grama panchayat in Kasaragod has become the first filament bulb-free grama panchayat in the nation.
The panchayat made this rare achieved by replacing all the filament bulbs by LED bulbs under its unique project ‘Oorja Yaanam scheme’, which aims to make the panchayat energy efficient
The project was implemented with the support of Energy Management Centre (EMC) of the State government, which enforces the Energy Conservation Act, 2001.
Last year, Pilicode panchayat won the State energy conservation award, instituted by the State Energy Management Centre (EMC).