The Jammu and Kashmir government shared an update on Wednesday regarding the region’s power upgrades. So far, more than 12.36 lakh smart meters have been set up across the Union Territory as part of various government schemes.
The details came to light during a legislative session where the government provided a breakdown of the progress made by the two main power corporations: Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
- Jammu Division (JPDCL): 6,27,492 meters installed. Jammu district leads the count with over 3 lakh meters, followed by Rajouri and Samba.
- Kashmir Division (KPDCL): 6,09,015 meters installed. Srinagar has the highest number at over 2.39 lakh, with Baramulla and Anantnag also seeing significant progress.
In addition to home meters, the government has installed 1,600 feeder meters to better track electricity distribution at the source.
Who is behind the project?
The project is being managed by RECPDCL and executed by several private companies, including Techno Electric and Anvil Cables. The meters themselves are sourced from well-known manufacturers like Schneider Electric and Genus.
Are these meters unique to J&K?
Addressing concerns about the technology, the government clarified that these aren’t “special” meters just for J&K. They follow the exact same national standards (set by the BIS and CEA) used across the rest of India.
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