New Delhi, June 2 -- Haryana has committed to commence smart metering works on the ground from August 31 following a review meeting chaired by Union Power and Housing & Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal on matters related to the state's power sector.

According to the Ministry of Power, during the meeting, Manohar Lal reviewed the progress of smart metering and advised the state to expedite the award of related works. The state, in turn, committed to starting smart metering implementation from August 31.

The Union Minister also stressed the need for a phased rollout of prepaid smart meters. He advised that the process should begin with government consumers and employees, followed by high-end consumers with connected loads exceeding 10 k...