Smart meter project slow, Haryana power regulator summons officials of consultant, discoms

Chandigarh: Taking note of the slow implementation of the smart meter project by the two state-run electricity distribution companies (discoms) and the consultant, the Haryana Electricity Regulator Commission has summoned the managing director of the consultant company and top officials of the discoms.

The summons were issued during a virtual hearing by HERC quorum headed by chairperson R K Panchnanda and member Naresh Sardana on Friday afternoon.

With a target to install 10 lakh smart meters, the project was launched by UHBVN and DHBVN. UHBVN had picked up Panchkula, Karnal and Panipat, while DHNVN had picked up Gurgaon district.