Meanwhile, Purvanchal has floated fresh tenders after dividing the districts under its jurisdiction into three clusters instead of just one
These smart meters will be installed in the areas of four of the five power distribution companies of UP, namely PuVNL, PVVNL, DVVNL and MVVNL.
The first phase of the tender is for procurement of 25 lakh meters which would be installed in states in the Central and Western region of the country
Industry flags blacklisted companies, flawed payment schedule and obsolete technology