DUSHANBE, November 17, 2009, Asia-Plus -- President Emomali Rahmon who is also Chairman of the Government of Tajikistan today signed a resolution banning realization of incandescent light bulbs in the territory of Tajikistan, according to presidential press service.

The Agency for Standardization, Metrology, Certification and Trade Inspection, local authorities of Gorno Badakhshan, provinces, Dushanbe, cities and districts jointly with relevant ministries and organizations are to ensure implementation of the resolution.

We will recall that the Government of Tajikistan announced the introduction of the prohibition on importing incandescent lamps beginning on October 1 this year.  The restriction comes as a result of the government’s decision to make shift to energy-saving light bulbs.  An appropriate resolution on this subject was adopted at an August 28 meeting of the government.  The resolution was reportedly adopted for the purpose of ensuring efficient and rational use of electrical power in the country.