There’s also better demand side management being driven by the central government, which is the output of discoms. The government is currently running a plan to increase adoption of LEDs throughout India, which has been a big success. 7 cities in India have completely replaced their street lights by LEDs and another 78 are working towards it. By 2018, 77 crore bulbs in the country will be replaced by LEDs, and right now, several discoms allow consumers to take 4 LEDs at a nominal charge after registering on an online portal. LEDs consume lesser power and provide better illumination and once the 2018 targets are met, the peak load is expected to reduce by 20 GW. This LED push has already resulted in a retail price crash over the last year from an average of ₹600 per bulb to ₹350 per bulb. The central government is also pushing for better agricultural pumps and appliances like fans and air conditioners.