New Delhi, Sept. 16 -- Delhi's Public Works Department (PWD) is exploring an initiative to replace all conventional sodium street lights across the PWD roads with modern smart LED fittings, ensuring better illumination, reduced electricity consumption, and a longer lifespan.
The PWD led by Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma has introduced a revolutionary EMI-based model, and under this framework, the private company installing the lights will receive monthly payments only after the lights are fully operational, ensuring that the company remains responsible for its upkeep, performance, and timely maintenance.
According to the department, for decades, street lighting projects followed the traditional model where governments paid contractors in ad...