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Chhattisgarh Discom Cites Centre’s Smart Meter Directive Amid Congress Pushback
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 17 Sep 2026, 03:16 PM
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Chhattisgarh’s electricity distribution company has invoked a central government directive to roll out smart meters, sparking criticism from the opposition Congress party.
The Chhattisgarh electricity distribution company (discom) has formally cited a directive from the central government to implement smart meters across the state.
The directive, issued by the Ministry of Power, mandates the replacement of analog meters with advanced electronic devices to improve billing accuracy and reduce revenue losses.
Opposition leaders from the Congress party have voiced concerns over the cost implications and the lack of a clear implementation roadmap, arguing that the move could burden consumers.
The discom maintains that the smart meter rollout aligns with national energy efficiency goals and will ultimately benefit both the state and its customers.
The directive, issued by the Ministry of Power, mandates the replacement of analog meters with advanced electronic devices to improve billing accuracy and reduce revenue losses.
Opposition leaders from the Congress party have voiced concerns over the cost implications and the lack of a clear implementation roadmap, arguing that the move could burden consumers.
The discom maintains that the smart meter rollout aligns with national energy efficiency goals and will ultimately benefit both the state and its customers.