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Smart Meter Installation Put on Hold Amid Widespread Protests
Millennium Post Kolkata
|Kolkata 11June2025
The state government had earlier launched installations of smart meters in select zones of South 24-Parganas, North 24-Parganas, Burdwan, Bankura
KOLKATA: Following protests in several districts in the past few days, the Mamata Banerjee government has ordered a halt to the installation of smart electricity meters in private residences, prioritizing the public interest.
Widespread protests were reported after smart electric meters were installed in several districts. Concerns were raised during a recent Cabinet meeting and the matter was drawn to the notice of the Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. State Power minister Aroop Biswas briefed the Chief Minister on the issue.
The state government had earlier launched installations of smart meters in select zones of South 24-Parganas, North 24-Parganas, Burdwan, Bankura etc.
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