By Enersider Desk | New Delhi | New Delhi
Union Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, reviewed matters relating to the power sector for the State of Haryana at Chandigarh on June 1, 2026, according to an official statement.
The meeting was attended by Anil Vij, Minister for Power, Government of Haryana, along with senior officials from the State Government, Ministry of Power, and Power Sector CPSEs (central public sector enterprises).
The power minister highlighted key areas where the state power department and state power sector PSUs could work on with a detailed action plan.
Matters relating to the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) and operational and financial parameters of the DISCOMs were discussed, the statement said.
The Union Minister emphasised that electricity is an economic good and that utilities must be operated on sound commercial principles, with a focus on reducing the cost of power purchase, rationalising expenses, and augmenting revenue.
He noted that while Aggregate Technical & Commercial (AT&C) losses had improved consistently over the years, it should be ensured that the performance improves further.
He highlighted the need for timely settlement of government department dues and subsidies through an automated payment mechanism.
He reviewed the progress of smart metering and advised expeditious award of works.
Haryana committed to start smart metering works on ground from August 31.
He further emphasised the need for phased rollout of prepaid smart metering, beginning with government consumers and employees, followed by high-end consumers with load more than 10kW, with appropriate incentive mechanisms for voluntary conversion.
The minister advised the state government of Haryana to undertake all loss reduction works on priority with time-bound completion targets. He also reviewed the status of resource adequacy and intra-state transmission planning.
Progress under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana was also reviewed and the state government was directed to prepare a focussed action plan for expanding consumer enrolment under the scheme.
Anil Vij assured that the state government shall take all necessary measures for implementation of the sanctioned works and improving the overall performance of Haryana’s power sector.
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