Under Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), 20.33 crore smart meters have been sanctioned based on the proposal submitted by the States. In addition, many States have installed smart meters under the State schemes or externally aided projects. Till date 4.76 crore smart meters have been installed in the country under various schemes. State wise details are enclosed at Annexure.

Under RDSS, smart metering is being carried out through Public Private Partnership (PPP) in TOTEX (i.e total expenditure which is sum of capital expenditure and operational expenditure) mode. The Advanced Metering Infrastructure Service Provider (AMISP) is responsible for supplying, maintaining and operating the metering infrastructure post installation.

To promote indigenization in Smart Meters, this Ministry, after deliberations with stakeholders, has taken various steps:

1. In July 2023 smart meters were included in the Annexure I of Public Procurement (Preference to Make in India), Order.
2. Presently, the minimum local content in smart meters is to be 60%.
3. In addition, since the Head End System (HES) and Meter Data Management (MDM) System are vital components of the Advanced Metering Infrastructure, 100% MLC in MDM and HES was mandated w.e.f. 01.01.2025.

Several key initiatives have been undertaken for smart monitoring of electricity consumption at all levels. These include:

1. Smart meters provide consumers with real-time data on their energy usage.
2. The data generated from smart meters at the system level including Feeders and Distribution Transformers and consumer level gives complete insights regarding energy accounting and is being used by the Distribution utilities for conducting energy audits.
3. The shift to prepaid smart meters allows for better budgeting for consumers and improved cash flow & billing efficiency for utilities.
4. Monitoring at the substation and grid level involves automation and integration of IT systems to improve reliability and efficiency. SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition)/ DMS (Distribution Management System) systems have been sanctioned under RDSS which   help in reducing outages and improving response times to faults through remote monitoring and control, thus improving the efficiency and reliability of power distribution networks.
5. Funds have been allocated under the scheme for modernisation works including strengthening and upgrading distribution infrastructure, including substations, transmission lines, and underground cabling. The digitalization and modernization of the grid is essential for integration of renewable energy sources into the Distribution network, thereby facilitating the clean energy transition in the country.
6. Further, this Ministry is also actively supporting the Technology Solution Providers (TSPs), including startups to develop and scale up solutions that leverage the data from smart meters for various use under RDSS.

Annexure

 

 

This Information was given by the Minister of State for Power, Shri Shripad Yesso Naik, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.

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