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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.

Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme | March 18, 2025 | By EI News Network | 476

Salzer Electronics Secures INR 50 Crore Order for Smart Energy Meters

Salzer Electronics Ltd. has secured a second order worth INR 50 crore for smart energy meters from an Advanced Metering Infrastructure Service Provider (AMISP) in India, reinforcing its role in the country's smart metering sector.

Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme | March 18, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 383

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.

Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme | March 17, 2025 | By EI News Network | 514

Leveraging Renewable Energy for Reducing Cost of Power Must: Shripad Yesso Naik

Union Minister of State for Power, and New and Renewable Energy, Shripad Yesso Naik, emphasised the need to leverage renewable energy to reduce power costs while addressing key challenges in the distribution sector at the 2nd meeting of the Group of Ministers in Mumbai.

Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme | February 28, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 359

EDF India, Actis Join Hands to Develop Advanced Metering Infrastructure in India

EDF India has announced a strategic joint venture with Actis to develop and operate an Advanced Metering Infrastructure Service Provider (AMISP) platform, supporting India's National Smart Metering Project under RDSS.

Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme | February 27, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 398

Integration of RE and Nuclear Energy in the Grid Vital for Viksit Bharat 2047 Goal: Power Minister

India's power sector is crucial to the nation's goal of becoming a developed economy by 2047, with a focus on renewable and nuclear energy integration, financial viability of distribution utilities, and advancements in storage and cybersecurity, highlighted Union Power Minister Manohar Lal at a regional power sector meeting in New Delhi.

Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme | February 21, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 715

Kerala Requests Additional Allocation of Power from NTPC Barh

The Kerala government has requested an extension of power allocation from NTPC Barh until June 2025 and additional support to meet the state’s growing demand, particularly as it positions itself to attract data centres and expand renewable energy, hydro, and battery storage initiatives.

Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme | December 23, 2024 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 607

Andhra Pradesh Seeks Central Support on Thermal Power Infra and VGF Support for BESS

The Andhra Pradesh government has sought central assistance on power allocation, coal linkage, renovation of older thermal units, and viability gap funding (VGF) for battery energy storage systems (BESS) during Union Power Minister Manohar Lal's review of the state's power and urban development sectors.

Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme | December 09, 2024 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 837

Projects Worth INR 2.77 Lakh Cr Sanctioned Under RDSS for Loss Reduction and Smart Metering: Lal

Minister of Power Manohar Lal informed the Lok Sabha that projects worth INR 2.77 lakh crore have been sanctioned under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) to reduce losses and implement smart metering, achieving 17 percent progress so far.

Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme | November 29, 2024 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1408

13 GW Solar Plant and INR 1080 Cr Power Projects Underway in Ladakh: Manohar Lal

Union Power Minister Manohar Lal announced the development of a 13 GW solar power plant in Ladakh to address local and national energy needs. He further announced that works to the tune of INR 1,080 crore have already been awarded under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme.

Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme | November 22, 2024 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 834