UP government suspends smart meter rollout, offers relief to consumers
Indian Express·1h ago·Hope
What Happened
Uttar Pradesh government temporarily halts smart meter installation pending technical committee review. Energy Minister announces relief: existing consumers get three-day grace period or until dues reach Rs 200 for loads up to 2 KW. Four-member technical committee from IIT Kanpur, ERDA Vadodara and UP Power Corporation will examine meter quality within ten days. No disconnections for 45 days to ease consumer transition.
Key Entities
Uttar Pradesh GovernmentSmart MetersA K SharmaIIT KanpurERDA VadodaraUP Power CorporationShakti Bhawan