Smart meter rollout needs to accelerate
The Union power ministry has planned a massive rollout of 25 crore smart prepaid meters over the next 3-4 years. This is a laudable objective but the journey is arduous.
The Union power ministry has planned a massive rollout of 25 crore smart prepaid meters over the next 3-4 years. This is a laudable objective but the journey is arduous.
In July 2021, the Union power ministry approved the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) with a total outlay of Rs.3 trillion. Among other things, this massive scheme involves the deployment of smart prepaid energy meters, on a nationwide basis.