Srinagar: Under the Government of India’s flagship Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) aimed at improving power distribution, Jammu and Kashmir has had 14.97 lakh smart meters sanctioned. However, only 2 lakh smart meters have been installed so far, according to a written reply tabled in the Lok Sabha on Thursday.
The information was provided by Minister of State for Power, Shripad Naik, in response to a question raised by MP Pushpendra Saroj.
“In terms of funding, J&K was sanctioned Rs 272 crore for smart metering work under RDSS. However, the government data shows no funds have been released or utilised yet under this component, even as other states have begun receiving allocations since FY24,” the reply, as per KNO reads.
The RDSS, launched in 2021, aims to modernise power infrastructure, reduce AT&C losses, and promote prepaid smart metering across the country. (KNO)
