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RDSS: INR 2.78 Lakh Crore Sanctioned for Smart Metering and Loss Reduction Across India

India’s Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) has sanctioned INR 2.78 lakh crore for power distribution upgrades. Uttar Pradesh is a key beneficiary with INR 21,341 crore allotted. Smart metering, loss reduction, and electrification efforts are improving efficiency, with AT&C losses dropping to 16.28 percent.

RDSS | March 18, 2025 | By EI News Network |  480

Power Ministry Seeks RDSS Extension Till FY28 Amid Slow Progress

The Power Ministry has sought a two-year extension for the INR 3 lakh crore Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) till FY28 due to slow progress, especially in smart meter installations. The scheme aims to enhance power distribution efficiency and reduce AT&C losses nationwide.

RDSS | March 17, 2025 | By EI News Network |  521

Union Minister Manohar Lal Urges Chhattisgarh Government to Refrain from Cess on Hydropower and PSPs

The Union Minister requested the State Government not to levy any cess on hydropower projects and Pump Storage Projects as such form of levies adds on to the tariff for the consumers.

RDSS | July 12, 2024 | By Abha Rustagi |  1121

PFC Hosts Conference Addressing Financing Challenges for Eastern and North Eastern State Utilities

Held in Kovalam, Kerala, the event garnered participation from 17 state-sector Power and Infrastructure Utilities representing the Eastern and Northern Eastern regions.

RDSS | March 02, 2024 | By Abha Rustagi |  1205

REC Limited Hosts Workshop to Introduce Integrated Web Platform for Power Sector Distribution Schemes

Addressing the participants, Executive Director (Project Management Division), Rahul Dwivedi, emphasized the platform's significance in tracking progress at every stage of the process.

RDSS | February 23, 2024 | By Abha Rustagi |  1726

Implementation of Electricity Rules Leads to Reduction in DISCOMs' Outstanding Dues: RK Singh

The minister stated that before the implementation of the rules, the total outstanding dues of states stood at INR 1,39,947 crores as of June 3, 2022.

RDSS | February 12, 2024 | By Abha Rustagi |  1655

Government Accelerates Electricity Access for Vulnerable Tribal Groups

In a recent announcement, it was revealed that nearly 88,000 households belonging to PVTGs are slated to receive electricity under the PM JANMAN initiative.

RDSS | February 08, 2024 | By Abha Rustagi |  1464

RECPDCL and Gujarat Join Forces for INR 2,094 Crore Smart Metering Project

The INR 2,094.28 Crores agreement is earmarked for the implementation of the Smart Metering project in Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (PGVCL) under Phase 1 of the RDSS.

RDSS | January 05, 2024 | By Abha Rustagi |  1597

India's Power Surge: Ministry of Power Achieves Record Milestones in 2023

The current installed capacity stands at around 4,26,132 MW, with a notable contribution of 8,269 MW from non-fossil fuel sources in the year 2023-24.

RDSS | January 04, 2024 | By Abha Rustagi |  1983

Smart Metering to Transform Power Sector: RK Singh

Smart metering facilitates two-way communication, enabling utilities to enhance load forecasting, optimize power procurement, and ultimately reduce the cost of power supply.

RDSS | December 16, 2023 | By Abha Rustagi |  1752

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