Pune: Ganeshkhind Leads Smart Meter Rollout As MSEDCL Crosses 14.13 Lakh InstallationsÂ
Pune: Ganeshkhind Leads Smart Meter Rollout As MSEDCL Crosses 14.13 Lakh Installations
Pune, July 20, 2026: Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has installed more than 14.13 lakh smart electricity meters across the Pune Circle, with officials attributing the progress to an extensive consumer awareness campaign aimed at addressing public concerns and misconceptions about the technology.
To build confidence among consumers, MSEDCL officials and employees have been conducting awareness sessions in housing societies across Pune. Chief Engineer Sunil Kakade has constituted dedicated teams in every division to interact directly with residents, explain the benefits of smart meters, and answer their queries.
Each awareness team comprises five members, including two engineers. Over the past week, the teams have conducted nearly 200 awareness meetings, reaching more than 40,000 electricity consumers. In addition, two LED awareness vans have been deployed at busy locations to educate the public about smart meters.
Pune Circle has around 39 lakh electricity meters in total. Of these, 5,28,326 smart meters have been installed in the Ganeshkhind City Division, 5,24,222 in the Rasta Peth City Division, and 3,60,645 in the Pune Rural Division, taking the total number of operational smart meters to 14,13,193.
Benefits of Smart Meters
According to MSEDCL, smart meters offer several advantages to consumers:
- Solar-hour concession: Consumers using electricity between 9 am and 5 pm are eligible for a Time-of-Day (TOD) rebate of 85 paise per unit, which is directly reflected in their electricity bills.
- Accurate billing:Â Automated digital meter readings eliminate human intervention, reducing the chances of incorrect or estimated bills.
- Real-time consumption monitoring:Â Consumers can track their hourly and daily electricity usage through a mobile application, enabling better energy management and savings.
- Faster fault detection:Â Smart meters instantly notify MSEDCL about technical faults or power supply disruptions, helping the utility restore services more quickly.
Appeal to Consumers
MSEDCL has urged consumers not to believe misinformation circulating on social media regarding smart meters. The utility has appealed to residents to cooperate with its field staff during installation and awareness drives, clarify any doubts with officials, and embrace the technology to improve electricity distribution and customer service.
