Maharashtra approves Rs 45k cr revamp for power infra
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Maharashtra approves Rs 45k cr revamp for power infra

The Maharashtra cabinet has approved a Rs 45,000-crore scheme to revamp the entire electricity distribution network of the state. The project has three parts - upgrading distribution infrastructure, installing smart meters, and digitalising the distribution system.

The state government will implement the project under the central government's Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), under which 60% of the project cost will be borne by the Centre. The scheme will be executed by two electricity distribution companies - MSEDCL and BEST - at a cost of Rs 39,602 crore and Rs 3,461 crore, respectively. Officials said MSEDCL plans to install nearly 1.6 crore smart meters on all connections barring agricultural consumers.

The Maharashtra cabinet has approved a Rs 45,000-crore scheme to revamp the entire electricity distribution network of the state. The project has three parts - upgrading distribution infrastructure, installing smart meters, and digitalising the distribution system. The state government will implement the project under the central government's Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), under which 60% of the project cost will be borne by the Centre. The scheme will be executed by two electricity distribution companies - MSEDCL and BEST - at a cost of Rs 39,602 crore and Rs 3,461 crore, respectively. Officials said MSEDCL plans to install nearly 1.6 crore smart meters on all connections barring agricultural consumers.

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