Smart meter rollout in UP for transparency, upgrade | Lucknow News
Lucknow: UP Power Corporation Ltd is fast-tracking rollout of 3.98 crore smart prepaid meters across UP to deliver reliable, transparent electricity services.The IS 16444-standard smart meters record consumption digitally, send readings automatically and enable online billing — ending manual errors and estimated bills forever. Officials say the technology is revolutionising power distribution by curbing theft, boosting transparency and giving consumers full control. Key benefits include accurate real-time billing, tamper-proof data transmission, 24×7 online monitoring and payments, prepaid recharge like a mobile, instant fault alerts, and smarter load management for fewer outages.With installations accelerating in every district, UPPCL aims to be India’s most advanced, consumer-friendly power network.
