The Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) has installed nearly 89.7 lakh smart electricity meters across the state under the Centre's Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), marking a major step towards modernising the state's power distribution system. The initiative aims to improve billing efficiency, reduce power losses and enhance transparency in electricity consumption monitoring.

As per the officials, close to 85 lakh consumers have been covered under the billing process using smart meters. With the help of these smart meters, the process of monitoring power consumption can be done instantly, along with automatically recording readings and quick detection of any technical problems.

The mass installation of such meters is being done as part of the wider initiative to develop infrastructure facilities in Uttar Pradesh in terms of power, and minimize the risks of power theft and billing discrepancies.

The deployment is taking place against the backdrop of an accelerating roll-out of smart meters in India through the RDSS initiative, which is a national scheme designed to enhance the financial viability and efficiency of electricity distribution corporations. So far, over 5.28 crore smart meters have been deployed in the country across different projects, including RDSS.

Officials believe the transition to smart metering will play a key role in creating a more reliable, transparent and technology-driven power distribution ecosystem while supporting the state's growing electricity demand.

With almost 90 lakh installations in place, Uttar Pradesh has emerged as a major player in the push for smart meters in India. It is expected that the ongoing growth of the scheme will lead to better billing, reduced theft of electricity, improved consumer services, and ultimately help develop a modern and efficient electrical grid system in the state.