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25/03/22 07:53 AM IST

National Smart Grid Mission

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  • National Smart Grid Mission (NSGM) was established by Government of India in 2015 to plan and monitor implementation of policies and programmes related to Smart Grid activities in India.
Features of NSGM
  • The primary aim of the Smart Grids is to improve reliability of the Electricity networks and make the grid amenable to renewable energy inputs through distributed generation. 
  • Further, increased efficiencies with Smart Grid and Smart Meters empower the consumers to manage their electricity consumption in a better manner and help them in reducing their bills.
  • In addition, the NSGM also envisages capacity building initiatives for Distribution Sector personnel in the field of Smart grids.
  • Large scale deployment of prepaid smart meters has been done by Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) in Bihar.
Source-PIB

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