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Postmen to Recharge Smart Meters Across Bihar

By Neeraj Kumar

Patna: In an innovative move, postmen in Bihar will soon be recharging smart meters for residents across both urban and rural areas. This decision comes in response to widespread difficulties faced by people, particularly in rural regions, where many have reported challenges in recharging their smart meters independently. Even in cities, numerous individuals have informed the relevant department that they struggle with the process.

To address these issues, postmen are being trained to assist with the recharging of smart meters throughout the state. Currently, over 95 percent of smart meters have been installed in urban areas of the capital, with more than 50 percent coverage in rural areas.

The electricity company is planning to hold awareness camps in the near future. A few months ago, junior engineers were tasked with educating villagers in rural circles about the features of smart meters. These engineers visited homes to demonstrate how simple it is to recharge the meters and to dispel the misconception that smart meters lead to higher electricity bills. However, it became apparent that many rural consumers found it difficult to manage this task on their own. Several families lack access to phones or are unfamiliar with apps and online payment methods.

In light of these challenges, electricity companies have now decided to extend the service of smart meter recharging to be carried out by postmen in both urban and rural areas. According to sources, the goal is to have smart meters installed in every household in rural areas by the end of 2025. To achieve this, the companies are making every effort, including the planned training of rural postal workers on smart meters, ensuring that villagers can easily recharge their meters without any confusion.

 

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