**Executive Summary**
The Ministry of Power reports that 4.76 crore smart meters have been installed in India under various schemes to promote smart monitoring of power consumption, efficiency in power distribution, and clean energy transition. The implementation is primarily under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) through Public Private Partnership (PPP). 100% MLC in MDM and HES was mandated w.e.f. 01.01.2025. State-wise details of installations are provided in the Annexure.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **RDSS and Smart Metering:**
* 20.33 crore smart meters sanctioned under RDSS based on state proposals.
* Smart metering under RDSS is conducted through PPP in TOTEX mode.
* Advanced Metering Infrastructure Service Provider (AMISP) is responsible for the smart metering infrastructure.
* **Indigenization of Smart Meters:**
* Smart meters were included in Annexure I of Public Procurement (Preference to Make in India) in July 2023.
* Minimum local content in smart meters is set to be 60%.
* 100% MLC in MDM and HES was mandated w.e.f. 01.01.2025.
* **Key Initiatives for Smart Monitoring:**
* Smart meters provide consumers with real-time energy usage data.
* Data provides insights for energy accounting and audits by Distribution Utilities.
* Prepaid smart meters enable better consumer budgeting and improved utility cash flow/billing.
* Monitoring at substation/grid level automates IT systems for improved reliability, including SCADA/DMS.
* Funds allocated to modernise distribution infrastructure.
* Ministry supports Technology Solution Providers (TSPs) to develop solutions leveraging smart meter data.
**Impact Analysis**
**State Governments**
*Impact:* States have submitted proposals for smart meter installations, leading to sanctioned projects under RDSS.
*Action Required:* Continue collaborating with AMISP and Ministry to deploy and manage smart meters as per the approved plans.
**Consumers**
*Impact:* Access to real-time energy usage data, allowing for better energy consumption management.
*Action Required:* Utilize data provided by smart meters to monitor and optimize energy consumption patterns.
**Distribution Utilities**
*Impact:* Enhanced energy accounting, auditing capabilities, and improved cash flow through prepaid smart meters.
*Action Required:* Leverage data for conducting energy audits and optimizing distribution networks.
**Domestic Manufacturers of Smart Meters**
*Impact:* Increase in local content requirements and preference for domestic manufacturers.
*Action Required:* Comply with local content requirements and work with the Ministry to meet the demand for smart meters.
Key Entities Referenced
Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS): A scheme aimed at improving the operational and financial efficiency of distribution companies, including smart metering initiatives.
Ministry of Power: The central ministry responsible for the power sector in India and for implementing the smart metering adoption program.
Public Procurement (Preference to Make in India), Order: A policy that encourages the use of domestically produced goods and services in government procurement, including smart meters.
Ministry of Power
Smart Metering Adoption: 4.76 Crore Smart
Meters Installed
To Promote Smart Monitoring of Power Consumption,
Efficiency in Power Distribution and Clean Energy Transition
प्रव तथ: 08 DEC 2025 5:05PM by PIB Delhi
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:
i. Smart meters provide consumers with real-time data on their energy usage.
ii. 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.
iii. The shift to prepaid smart meters allows for better budgeting for consumers and improved
cash flow & billing efficiency for utilities.
iv. 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.v. 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.
vi. 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
Sl. No. State Total Installed Meters as on 15.11.2025
1 Andaman & Nicobar 75,200
2 Andhra Pradesh 20,17,269
3 Arunachal Pradesh 42,267
4 Assam 49,60,048
5 Bihar 82,37,246
6 Chandigarh 24,214
7 Chhattisgarh 30,53,925
8 Delhi 2,60,000
9 Goa -
10 Gujarat 31,28,262
11 Haryana 8,47,467
12 Himachal Pradesh 7,65,932
13 Jammu and Kashmir 10,15,139
14 Jharkhand 9,71,708
15 Kerala 75,303
16 Ladakh 57,50917 Madhya Pradesh 31,65,608
18 Maharashtra 73,98,415
19 Manipur 21,866
20 Meghalaya -
21 Mizoram 18,983
22 Nagaland 27,262
23 Odisha 4,500
24 Puducherry 227
25 Punjab 18,06,108
26 Rajasthan 18,28,078
27 Sikkim 79,635
28 Tamil Nadu 1,35,201
29 Telangana 8,882
30 Tripura 1,17,565
31 Uttar Pradesh 65,06,420
32 Uttarakhand 3,73,530
33 West Bengal 5,79,668
Total 4,76,03,437
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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