Lucknow, Aug. 21 -- To ensure consumer convenience and a transparent system, Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd (UPPCL) is installing smart meters on a large scale.

The target is to install 2.73 crore smart meters across the state, of which 35 lakh smart meters have already been installed. The Yogi government aims to provide every consumer in the state with transparent, safe, and world-class electricity service, making the smart meter project a top priority.

According to an official statement, a false narrative is being spread that smart meters run fast and inflate consumption. In reality, smart meters are completely safe, transparent, and consumer-friendly. They use the same consumption measurement technology as existing electronic me...