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.