Rural areas flag gaps amid smart meter installation

Srinagar, Nov 08: The installation of smart electricity meters across villages in Kashmir has triggered questions among residents, who say the government is prioritising technological upgrades while failing to address basic deficiencies in the power distribution infrastructure. From villages where electricity poles are missing to areas where wires hang dangerously close to rooftops and roads, residents argue that installing smart meters without first strengthening the distribution network defeat

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