Nagpur: Consumers whose electricity supply is disconnected remotely for non-payment of bills will get power restored within two minutes of clearing their dues, MSEDCL officials said on Friday, highlighting one of the key advantages of the smart meter system.Addressing a press conference, officials said the automated remote reconnection feature eliminates the need for field staff…
Guwahati: In order to modernise Guwahati’s urban infrastructure, enhance public safety and improve the city’s aesthetics, the state Budget presented in the Assam Assembly on Friday for 2026-27 announced a Rs 2,500 crore project to shift the city’s overhead electricity distribution network to an underground cable system in a phased manner.The finance minister said the…
Shillong: CM Conrad K Sangma has directed power officials and franchise operator SAI Computers to prioritise service delivery, replace defective meters and rebuild consumer trust in affected areas amid rising complaints of high electricity bills and erratic supply.During a review meeting here on Tuesday, Sangma assessed issues relating to electricity supply, billing practices and consumer…
Jaipur: Ajmer Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (AVVNL) suspended assistant engineer (AEN) Tapendra Budiya on June 12 following a technical audit and a joint investigation into alleged irregularities in RDSS infrastructure works and billing.The suspension order cited serious discrepancies detected during physical verification and audit of projects executed under the Centre-sponsored Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS)….
Panaji: ‘Citizens for Democracy’ has demanded that govt scrap the smart meter project rather than pause its rollout. The group has called for a probe into the increase in its cost from Rs 400 crore to Rs 890 crore. Its convener, Elvis Gomes, said that while chief minister Pramod Sawant’s decision to put the project…
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) installed 89.67 lakh smart meters across its distribution companies under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) and generated postpaid electricity bills for 85.6 lakh consumers for June 2026.Around 45,000 of these consumers fall under the new connection category, and their first electricity bills are scheduled to be generated…
Hyderabad: Telangana will join the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), a central govt initiative aimed at strengthening power distribution frastructure and reducing transmission losses. As part of the scheme, pre-paid smart meters will be installed for all consumers except agricultural connections.The state cabinet, chaired by chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Saturday, approved proposals submitted…
