The Ministry of Power has decided to make all meters smart prepaid in three years from April 1, 2019. This step is likely to bring revolution in power sector by way of reduction in AT&C losses, better health of DISCOMs, incentivisation of energy conservation, ease of bill payments and doing away with the paper bills. Move towards smart meters is a pro-poor step as consumers need not pay the whole month’s bill in one go, instead they can pay as per their requirements. Manufacturing of smart prepaid meters will also generate skilled employment for the youth.
Earlier the State Governments had signed the Power for All document and had agreed to supply 24 hours power supply to their consumers. Thus, the distribution licensee shall provide 24 hours power to their consumers by 1st April, 2019 or earlier.
