DEHRADUN, Feb. 17 -- Principal Secretary Power, R Meenakshi Sundaram on Saturday claimed that the installation of smart meters will significantly reduce complaints related to electricity billing and meter reading. He made this claim while addressing a press conference at the Media Centre of the State Secretariat here. He shared that currently, smart meters are being installed free of charge.

Sundaram claimed that smart meters are advanced electricity meters that put control in the hands of consumers. These meters provide real-time electricity usage data, detailed consumption insights, usage comparisons, and multiple payment options. He emphasised that this is a nationwide initiative being implemented across all states with the support of...