The government is planning to introduce smart metres across the country to address long-standing complaints of inflated and erroneous electricity bills, the State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources said on Thursday.
Benefits of Smart Metres
Speaking at an event, the state minister said that with the installation of smart metres, consumers will be billed based on their actual consumption. "This will significantly reduce the scope for artificially inflating bills," he remarked, expressing hope that the technology would bring greater transparency and accountability at the consumer level.Focus on Dairy Sector
At the same event, the state minister also touched upon the dairy sector, emphasizing the need to boost production while cutting emissions. "It is possible to increase dairy output through the use of environmentally friendly technologies," he said.Implementation Challenges
Experts note that the nationwide rollout of smart metres will require substantial investment and technical expertise. The capacity of the country's power distribution companies needs to be enhanced, alongside raising consumer awareness. However, a detailed roadmap for the project has yet to be unveiled.According to official sources, the initiative may begin with a pilot project in select areas of the capital. Based on the results, the programme is expected to be expanded nationwide.