Customers in Nagpur will soon get the facility of recharging their electricity meters like mobile phones. The process of installation of smart meters in Nagpur has reached the final stage. The contract has been given to ‘Montecarlo’ company. 33 lakh 30 thousand 346 smart meters will be installed by this company. It is likely to happen after Diwali.
The central government is going to make the electricity system efficient by installing smart meters all over the country. This process has also started in the state and smart meter contracts have been given to companies. Adani and NCC companies have been awarded two sections each, while Monte Carlo and Jinus have been awarded one section each.
Advantages- Smart meter like mobile phones can be recharged- Meter will be available in postpaid and prepaid form- Mahavitaran will not send staff for meter reading- Data history of electricity used will be available with one click.