Power sector losses: Raut seeks grant from Union minister for smart metering

Energy Minister Nitin Raut on Wednesday urged to the Union government to assist the state to tide over chronic issues related to the power sector, specially of the state electric transmission company.

Raut held an online meeting with Union Power Minister R K Singh, along with representatives of other states and Union territories, to discuss Reform Linked Result Based Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme.

With an eye on bringing in reforms and modernising power distribution companies, the Union ministry has allocated of Rs 3 lakh crore in the scheme to assist states in their efforts to reduce distribution losses and provide quality services to consumers.