This initiative comes after recent political controversy surrounding the installation of these meters. The Energy Department will now begin distributing informational pamphlets door-to-door to educate consumers on the benefits and features of smart meters.
Power tariff in Rajasthan will reduce once the state starts receiving 20-22 racks of coal from the mine allocated to Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (RVUNL) in Chhattisgarh, said the Minister of state for energy (independent charge) in Rajasthan Government, Hiralal Nagar.
Amid the surge in demand for electricity due to prevailing heatwaves, the Energy Minister of Rajasthan, Hiralal Nagar has instructed all the officers and employees of the Electricity department to ensure uninterrupted power supply to the state.
The leaders paid a visit to the Navnera Dam site in Rajasthan's Kota. The state's Energy Minister Hiralal Nagar and Education Minister Madan Dilawar were also present on the site.