- By Shubham Bajpai
- Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:49 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
- 4.5 lakh Bhopal consumers now have smart meters installed.
- Received Rs 3.68 crore rebate in May via TOD scheme.
- Smart meters provide real-time data, accurate billing, energy savings.
More than 4.5 lakh consumers out of a total 6.17 lakh in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal now have smart meters installed in their homes by May 2026. The number is steadily increasing across 5 power distribution divisions in the city.
The consumers are benefitting from the Time of Day (TOD) scheme. In the month of May alone, consumers were given a rebate of approximately Rs 3.68 crore.
Highest beneficiaries in City East
According to the data, the Bhopal City East region led the way in smart meter installation and TOD rebates. Out of a total of 1,80,237 consumers, 1,34,901 have been installed with smart meters. Consumers in this region received the highest TOD rebate of Rs 1.093 crore in May.
Following this, 98,291 smart meters have been installed in the Bhopal City North area, where consumers received a rebate of Rs 87.39 lakh. Bhopal City South has 84,628 smart meters installed, and rebates of Rs 77.21 lakh have been provided.
In the Bhopal City West area, 72,137 smart meters have been installed, and consumers here received a TOD rebate of Rs 46 lakh in May. In the O&M Kolar area, a total of 60,645 smart meters have been installed, and consumers received a rebate of Rs 48.28 lakh.
According to the power company, smart meters provide consumers with real-time information on their electricity consumption, making it easier to monitor power usage and encouraging energy savings.
Improved accuracy, billing and readings
According to the Central Region Electricity Distribution Company, smart meters update electricity consumption data every 15 minutes. This allows consumers to understand their consumption and reduce unnecessary electricity use.
With real-time data available, there's no need for employees to visit homes for meter readings. Bills are generated on the scheduled date and delivered to the consumer's registered mobile number. The company claims that smart meters have made billing more accurate and have virtually eliminated the possibility of reading errors.
Relief in electricity bills through TOD scheme
Under the new tariff, smart meter consumers receive up to a 20 per cent discount on electricity rates under the TOD scheme for electricity usage within the prescribed timeframe. This helps consumers reduce their electricity bills and encourages energy conservation.