Parliamentary Panel Urges Power Ministry to Accelerate Smart Meter Rollout

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Par Panel Urges Power Ministry: Expedite Smart Meter Rollout, Address Consumer Woes

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News18•12-03-2026, 16:00

Par Panel Urges Power Ministry: Expedite Smart Meter Rollout, Address Consumer Woes

•Parliamentary panel urges Power Ministry to urgently accelerate smart meter installation in a structured, time-bound manner.
•Only 5.83 crore smart meters installed by Feb 2026 against March 2025 target of 25 crore; revised deadline March 2028.
•Panel addresses consumer complaints on billing inaccuracies, data privacy; suggests robust grievance mechanisms and quality checks.
•RDSS implementation uneven; AT&C losses increased in Himachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Nagaland, Punjab, Telangana.
•Recommends National Electrical Safety Framework and reviewing National Electricity Policy for AI/data center impact.

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