Haryana Chief Secretary Keshni Anand Arora on Thursday said maximum smart power meters should be installed to reduce the losses, directing the officers to accelerate the work of installing smart meters in the cities.
Presiding over the 12th meeting of the committee constituted for UDAY scheme monitoring held here, Arora also directed the officers of the Power Department that maximum number of villages should be covered under the Mahara Gaon Jagmag Gaon scheme so as to provide 24 hours power supply in all the villages.
She also directed that the consumer redressal system should be strengthened and a special officer should be appointed for the same so that consumers can get the benefit of government facilities in a timely and hassle-free manner.
The Chief Secretary was apprised that Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam and Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam has set a target of installing 5 lakh smart meters by each Nigams.