Agartala: Tripura State Electricity Corporation Ltd has set a target to install smart meters across the state by March 2027, an official said on Friday.
Of the ambitious target of approximately 6 lakh smart meters, TSECL has already successfully installed 88,748 units across Tripura.
This initiative is part of a broader effort to modernize the state’s power infrastructure and improve billing efficiency.
“The TSECL, in alignment with the Centre’s Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme and under Asian Development Bank-funded projects, has taken significant strides in modernising the state’s power infrastructure through the installation of smart meters,” state’s power utility managing director Biswajit Basu said.
Basu said the communication technology within smart meters allows for automated and remote energy consumption readings.
“It provides real-time usage data to both consumers and TSECL, eliminating the need for manual meter reading. Smart meters support both postpaid and prepaid billing, usage tracking through mobile apps, and quick fault detection for early resolution,” he added.
Smart meter installation by TSECL is already underway at the residences and government quarters of ministers, MLAs, and senior bureaucrats.
“So far, 88,748 smart meters have been installed against a total target of around 6 lakh. The project is expected to be completed by March 2027, with an estimated cost of Rs 603 crore,” he added.
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He added, “A key advantage is real-time energy monitoring, enabling consumers to continuously track their electricity usage via a mobile app, while simultaneously sending data to the control room for analysis and management.”
