Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh unveils India’s first Saline Water Lantern

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Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh on 13 August launched India’s first Saline Water Lantern.

About Saline Water Lantern  

  • It uses the sea water as the electrolyte between specially designed electrodes to power the LED lamps.

  • It is the first-of-its kind lantern named “Roshni”. 

  • The Roshni Lamp has been invented by the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), Chennai.

  • This technique can also be used in areas where sea water is not available, as any saltwater or normal water mixed with common salt can be used to power lanterns.

Significance 

  • It will bring "ease of living" to the poor and needy, especially the fishing community living along India's 7500 km long coastline.

  • It will also give a boost to and complement Prime Minister Narendra Modi's UJALA scheme launched in 2015 for the distribution of LED bulbs across the country.

  • It is not only cost-effective, but very easy to operate. 

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