New Delhi, March 20 -- DISCOM reforms are focusing on reducing Aggregate Technical and Commercial (AT&C) losses to single digits, rolling out smart meters and strengthening governance, form the core of the draft National Electricity Policy (NEP) 2026, according to a statement by the Ministry of Power issued on Friday.

"The policy envisages achieving single-digit AT&C losses through phased rollout of smart meters with prepayment functionality, alongside regular energy audits and improved accounting practices," the statement said following a CEO roundtable on power distribution at the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026.

The meeting, chaired by Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal, brought together top executives from across the power sector, who en...