Various molybdate and tungstate based phosphors were prepared by mechanochemically assisted SSM route at room temperature to explore their structural and optical properties for various lighting applications. The photoluminescence spectra of the as synthesized phosphors were compared with the conventional red (Y2O2S: Eu3+) and green (LaPO4: Ce, Tb) emitting phosphors. The as-synthesized phosphors could serve as an excellent material for fluorescent and other solid-state lighting applications.