India, Jan. 30 -- Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has started providing free Smart TOD (times of day) digital electricity meters for new connections and faulty meter replacements. MSEDCL has also urged consumers to install these advanced meters.

The existing conventional electricity meter system involves monthly visits to 68.40 lakh customers in the Pune district for meter readings, bill preparation, and distribution, leading to delays and various issues. The introduction of smart meters will streamline the process and provide numerous benefits to consumers, officials said.

Rajendra Pawar, chief engineer of MSEDCL Pune circle said, "MSEDCL is providing modern TOD electricity meters free of cost for ne...