Smart meter rollout begins for government offices in Nagaland

• DIMAPUR — The Nagaland Power Department has announced the immediate rollout of smart prepaid meterinstallations in all government buildings across the state, in line with central government directives and recent administrative decisions.
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• According to an official notification, the initiative follows the Ministry of Power’s August 2021 notification and a subsequent letter dated May 19, 2025.
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• The move also adheres to directions issued during the meeting of administrative heads and heads of departments held on May 15, 2025, it stated.
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• The Power Department has stated that the mandatory installation of smart prepaid meters in all government establishments will commence with immediate effect. All departments and offices housed in government buildings have been asked to extend full cooperation to ensure the successful implementation of the programme.

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