Haryana to Launch Smart Metering Initiative Starting August 31
Haryana to start smart metering from Aug 31 after Centre's review

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Haryana will initiate smart metering projects from August 31, following a review by Union Minister Manohar Lal. The phased rollout will begin with government consumers, aiming to enhance financial viability in the state's power sector.
- 01Smart metering implementation in Haryana will begin on August 31, as directed by Union Minister Manohar Lal.
- 02The rollout will start with government consumers and those with high electricity loads exceeding 10 kW.
- 03Manohar Lal emphasized the importance of improving the financial health of power utilities and reducing Aggregate Technical and Commercial (AT&C) losses.
- 04An automated payment mechanism for government dues and subsidies was recommended to enhance efficiency.
- 05The meeting reviewed progress under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, aimed at reducing electricity costs for consumers.
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Haryana is set to begin its smart metering rollout on August 31, following a review meeting led by Union Minister Manohar Lal. The initiative aims to enhance the state's power sector by implementing prepaid smart meters in a phased manner, starting with government consumers and those with high electricity demands. During the meeting, Lal highlighted the necessity for improving the financial viability of power utilities, urging a focus on reducing costs and increasing revenue. He noted that while Aggregate Technical and Commercial (AT&C) losses have improved, further efforts are needed. Additionally, the minister called for timely payments of government dues through an automated system and emphasized the importance of addressing infrastructure and resource adequacy. The meeting also assessed the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana's progress, aiming to expand consumer enrollment and reduce electricity costs. Haryana's Power Minister Anil Vij assured that the state would take all necessary measures to enhance the power sector's performance.
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The smart metering initiative is expected to improve the efficiency of electricity distribution in Haryana, potentially lowering costs for consumers.
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