Impacts on Switching Off Lights at the Time of Covid-19: Lessons Learnt

Abstract

An appeal was made by the honourable Prime Minister of India to the citizens on 3rd April 2020 for switching off only lights at their respective homes on 5th April 2020 at 21:00 hrs for 9 minutes. It was a symbolic gesture to show the resolve and commitment of the nation towards fighting the pandemic with light and hope. Various state governments and other government agencies also suggested only to switch off the lights in a phased manner in order to keep the power distribution system through the grids in stable condition.