LED products Manufacturers Association (LEDMA) floated

August 6, 2010... • Formed to bring all the LED Product Manufacturers on a single platform to draw the attention of the Government and public about the industry • The LED industry in India boasts a collective turnover of about Rs 5,000 crores

Hyderabad -- LEDMA was formed to address the issues of the growing industry and to make people aware of the future lighting technology. This will serve as a platform for LED Product Manufacturers across the country to strengthen and develop the LED industry.

The Association aims to promote awareness about Solid State Lighting and introduce energy efficient lighting systems, which makes optimum use of available power resources in India.

LEDMA also seeks to draw the Government’s attention towards subsidy for LED lighting products and hopes to help waive-off of taxes as in the case of solar products in the country.

A constitutional body has been formed under the Andhra Pradesh Societies Registration Act, 2001 in Hyderabad and the Association plans to build its zonal presence in the future. The first meeting was attended by about 50 Manufacturers.

Dr M V Ramana Rao, Chairman & Managing Director of MIC Electronics Ltd is the President of LEDMA.

Commenting on the event, Dr M V Ramana Rao, President, LEDMA said, “LEDMA's ultimate goal is to bring out the best technical and reliable LED products in our country. To put India on the global map of the LED industry, it is important to establish a strong and comprehensive indigenous manufacturing base. The Association will regulate the working of the Indian LED industry to ensure its quality product delivery, adherence to international standards and its success in the long run.”

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