[
  {
    "id": "IND-SM-001",
    "metric_name": "RDSS Sanctioned Smart Meters (Total, 31 Dec 2025)",
    "value": 203388297,
    "unit": "meters",
    "denominator": "Total meters approved under RDSS Part-A as of 31 Dec 2025",
    "geography": "India (28 States/UTs, 45 Discoms)",
    "reporting_period": "Cumulative as of 31 December 2025",
    "source_institution": "Ministry of Power, Government of India",
    "document_title": "Progress on Smart Meter Installation under RDSS (PIB Release ID: 2222217)",
    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222217",
    "source_location": "Summary & State/UT-wise Table Total Row",
    "publication_date": "2026-02-02",
    "date_verified": "2026-10-14",
    "classification": "observed",
    "formula": null,
    "caveats": "Includes consumer, distribution transformer (DT), and feeder meters across 45 participating distribution utilities."
  },
  {
    "id": "IND-SM-002",
    "metric_name": "RDSS Sanctioned Consumer Meters (31 Dec 2025)",
    "value": 197930130,
    "unit": "meters",
    "denominator": "Total consumer end-point meters sanctioned under RDSS as of 31 Dec 2025",
    "geography": "India (28 States/UTs)",
    "reporting_period": "Cumulative as of 31 December 2025",
    "source_institution": "Ministry of Power, Government of India",
    "document_title": "Progress on Smart Meter Installation under RDSS (PIB Release ID: 2222217)",
    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222217",
    "source_location": "Summary text & Table Column 3 Total",
    "publication_date": "2026-02-02",
    "date_verified": "2026-10-14",
    "classification": "observed",
    "formula": null,
    "caveats": "Prepaid smart meters intended for domestic, commercial, and industrial retail electricity connections."
  },
  {
    "id": "IND-SM-003",
    "metric_name": "RDSS Sanctioned Distribution Transformer (DT) Meters (31 Dec 2025)",
    "value": 5252692,
    "unit": "meters",
    "denominator": "Total distribution transformer meters sanctioned under RDSS as of 31 Dec 2025",
    "geography": "India (28 States/UTs)",
    "reporting_period": "Cumulative as of 31 December 2025",
    "source_institution": "Ministry of Power, Government of India",
    "document_title": "Progress on Smart Meter Installation under RDSS (PIB Release ID: 2222217)",
    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222217",
    "source_location": "Summary text & Table Column 5 Total",
    "publication_date": "2026-02-02",
    "date_verified": "2026-10-14",
    "classification": "observed",
    "formula": null,
    "caveats": "Boundary metering for distribution transformer level energy audit and loss localization."
  },
  {
    "id": "IND-SM-004",
    "metric_name": "RDSS Sanctioned Feeder Meters (31 Dec 2025)",
    "value": 205475,
    "unit": "meters",
    "denominator": "Total 11kV/33kV feeder meters sanctioned under RDSS as of 31 Dec 2025",
    "geography": "India (28 States/UTs)",
    "reporting_period": "Cumulative as of 31 December 2025",
    "source_institution": "Ministry of Power, Government of India",
    "document_title": "Progress on Smart Meter Installation under RDSS (PIB Release ID: 2222217)",
    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222217",
    "source_location": "Summary text & Table Column 7 Total",
    "publication_date": "2026-02-02",
    "date_verified": "2026-10-14",
    "classification": "observed",
    "formula": null,
    "caveats": "Substation and distribution feeder level smart meters for real-time grid flow monitoring."
  },
  {
    "id": "IND-SM-005",
    "metric_name": "RDSS Installed Smart Meters (Total, 31 Dec 2025)",
    "value": 39071916,
    "unit": "meters",
    "denominator": "Cumulative smart meters deployed on-site under RDSS as of 31 Dec 2025",
    "geography": "India (28 States/UTs)",
    "reporting_period": "Cumulative as of 31 December 2025",
    "source_institution": "Ministry of Power, Government of India",
    "document_title": "Progress on Smart Meter Installation under RDSS (PIB Release ID: 2222217)",
    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222217",
    "source_location": "Summary text & Table Column 10 Total",
    "publication_date": "2026-02-02",
    "date_verified": "2026-10-14",
    "classification": "observed",
    "formula": null,
    "caveats": "Represents meters deployed and integrated into utility Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)."
  },
  {
    "id": "IND-SM-006",
    "metric_name": "RDSS Installed Consumer Meters (31 Dec 2025)",
    "value": 37656989,
    "unit": "meters",
    "denominator": "Cumulative consumer smart meters installed under RDSS as of 31 Dec 2025",
    "geography": "India (28 States/UTs)",
    "reporting_period": "Cumulative as of 31 December 2025",
    "source_institution": "Ministry of Power, Government of India",
    "document_title": "Progress on Smart Meter Installation under RDSS (PIB Release ID: 2222217)",
    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222217",
    "source_location": "Table Column 4 Total",
    "publication_date": "2026-02-02",
    "date_verified": "2026-10-14",
    "classification": "observed",
    "formula": null,
    "caveats": "Represents 96.38% of all RDSS smart meters installed as of Dec 31, 2025."
  },
  {
    "id": "IND-SM-007",
    "metric_name": "RDSS Installed Distribution Transformer (DT) Meters (31 Dec 2025)",
    "value": 1256448,
    "unit": "meters",
    "denominator": "Cumulative DT meters installed under RDSS as of 31 Dec 2025",
    "geography": "India (28 States/UTs)",
    "reporting_period": "Cumulative as of 31 December 2025",
    "source_institution": "Ministry of Power, Government of India",
    "document_title": "Progress on Smart Meter Installation under RDSS (PIB Release ID: 2222217)",
    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222217",
    "source_location": "Table Column 6 Total",
    "publication_date": "2026-02-02",
    "date_verified": "2026-10-14",
    "classification": "observed",
    "formula": null,
    "caveats": "Provides automated energy accounting data at distribution transformer level."
  },
  {
    "id": "IND-SM-008",
    "metric_name": "RDSS Installed Feeder Meters (31 Dec 2025)",
    "value": 158479,
    "unit": "meters",
    "denominator": "Cumulative feeder smart meters installed under RDSS as of 31 Dec 2025",
    "geography": "India (28 States/UTs)",
    "reporting_period": "Cumulative as of 31 December 2025",
    "source_institution": "Ministry of Power, Government of India",
    "document_title": "Progress on Smart Meter Installation under RDSS (PIB Release ID: 2222217)",
    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222217",
    "source_location": "Table Column 8 Total",
    "publication_date": "2026-02-02",
    "date_verified": "2026-10-14",
    "classification": "observed",
    "formula": null,
    "caveats": "Highest completion rate among RDSS meter classes due to utility-controlled substation locations."
  },
  {
    "id": "IND-SM-009",
    "metric_name": "RDSS Cumulative Installed Smart Meters (30 June 2025)",
    "value": 22700000,
    "unit": "meters",
    "denominator": "RDSS smart meters installed nationwide as of mid-2025",
    "geography": "India (28 States/UTs)",
    "reporting_period": "Cumulative as of 30 June 2025",
    "source_institution": "Ministry of Power, Government of India",
    "document_title": "Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme, Rajya Sabha Unstarred Question No. 156",
    "source_url": "https://www.powermin.gov.in/static/uploads/2025/08/6fb9312ad64e3d6695dd12b3c217b5c4.pdf",
    "source_location": "Answer to parts (b) & (c)",
    "publication_date": "2025-07-21",
    "date_verified": "2026-10-14",
    "classification": "observed",
    "formula": null,
    "caveats": "Official parliamentary answer recording 2.27 crore meters installed under RDSS as of 30 June 2025."
  },
  {
    "id": "IND-SM-010",
    "metric_name": "All-India Smart Meters Installed (All Schemes, 30 June 2025)",
    "value": 34600000,
    "unit": "meters",
    "denominator": "Pan-India cumulative smart meters installed across all schemes as of mid-2025",
    "geography": "India (Nationwide)",
    "reporting_period": "Cumulative as of 30 June 2025",
    "source_institution": "Ministry of Power, Government of India",
    "document_title": "Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme, Rajya Sabha Unstarred Question No. 156",
    "source_url": "https://www.powermin.gov.in/static/uploads/2025/08/6fb9312ad64e3d6695dd12b3c217b5c4.pdf",
    "source_location": "Answer to parts (b) & (c)",
    "publication_date": "2025-07-21",
    "date_verified": "2026-10-14",
    "classification": "observed",
    "formula": null,
    "caveats": "Includes 2.27 crore RDSS meters and 1.19 crore pre-existing/state plan smart meters."
  },
  {
    "id": "IND-SM-011",
    "metric_name": "All-India Smart Meters Installed (All Schemes, 31 Dec 2025)",
    "value": 52800000,
    "unit": "meters",
    "denominator": "Pan-India total installations across RDSS, State plans, and legacy schemes",
    "geography": "India (Nationwide)",
    "reporting_period": "Cumulative as of 31 December 2025",
    "source_institution": "Ministry of Power, Government of India",
    "document_title": "Progress on Smart Meter Installation under RDSS (PIB Release ID: 2222217)",
    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222217",
    "source_location": "Paragraph 3",
    "publication_date": "2026-02-02",
    "date_verified": "2026-10-14",
    "classification": "observed",
    "formula": null,
    "caveats": "Encompasses RDSS plus legacy installations under NSGM, IPDS, DDUGJY, and state self-funded Discom programmes."
  },
  {
    "id": "IND-SM-012",
    "metric_name": "RDSS Installed Smart Meters (Total, 15 Jan 2026)",
    "value": 40500000,
    "unit": "meters",
    "denominator": "RDSS cumulative installations including two-week update to 15 Jan 2026",
    "geography": "India (28 States/UTs)",
    "reporting_period": "Cumulative as of 15 January 2026",
    "source_institution": "Ministry of Power, Government of India",
    "document_title": "Progress on Smart Meter Installation under RDSS (PIB Release ID: 2222217)",
    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222217",
    "source_location": "Concluding Note to Rajya Sabha reply",
    "publication_date": "2026-02-02",
    "date_verified": "2026-10-14",
    "classification": "observed",
    "formula": null,
    "caveats": "Official update noting 4.05 crore meters under RDSS as of mid-January 2026."
  },
  {
    "id": "IND-SM-013",
    "metric_name": "All-India Smart Meters Installed (All Schemes, 15 Jan 2026)",
    "value": 54400000,
    "unit": "meters",
    "denominator": "Pan-India cumulative total across all schemes as of mid-January 2026",
    "geography": "India (Nationwide)",
    "reporting_period": "Cumulative as of 15 January 2026",
    "source_institution": "Ministry of Power, Government of India",
    "document_title": "Progress on Smart Meter Installation under RDSS (PIB Release ID: 2222217)",
    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222217",
    "source_location": "Concluding Note to Rajya Sabha reply",
    "publication_date": "2026-02-02",
    "date_verified": "2026-10-14",
    "classification": "observed",
    "formula": null,
    "caveats": "Represents 5.44 crore meters installed nationwide."
  },
  {
    "id": "IND-SM-014",
    "metric_name": "RDSS Cumulative Installed Smart Meters (03 August 2026)",
    "value": 57300000,
    "unit": "meters",
    "denominator": "RDSS-specific installations reported in Rajya Sabha statement as of August 2026",
    "geography": "India (28 States/UTs)",
    "reporting_period": "Cumulative as of 03 August 2026 (\"Till date\")",
    "source_institution": "Ministry of Power, Government of India",
    "document_title": "Modernisation of the Power Sector and Reliable Electricity Supply (PIB Release ID: 2293896)",
    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2293896",
    "source_location": "Section 3. Distribution, Item (i)",
    "publication_date": "2026-08-03",
    "date_verified": "2026-10-14",
    "classification": "observed",
    "formula": null,
    "caveats": "Official statement by MoS Shripad Naik reporting 5.73 crore smart meters installed under RDSS."
  },
  {
    "id": "IND-SM-015",
    "metric_name": "All-India Smart Meters Installed (All Schemes, 03 August 2026)",
    "value": 72400000,
    "unit": "meters",
    "denominator": "Pan-India total installations across all schemes reported in Rajya Sabha statement",
    "geography": "India (Nationwide)",
    "reporting_period": "Cumulative as of 03 August 2026 (\"Till date\")",
    "source_institution": "Ministry of Power, Government of India",
    "document_title": "Modernisation of the Power Sector and Reliable Electricity Supply (PIB Release ID: 2293896)",
    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2293896",
    "source_location": "Section 3. Distribution, Item (i)",
    "publication_date": "2026-08-03",
    "date_verified": "2026-10-14",
    "classification": "observed",
    "formula": null,
    "caveats": "Official statement reporting 7.24 crore smart meters installed nationwide across all schemes."
  },
  {
    "id": "IND-SM-016",
    "metric_name": "Pre-existing & Non-RDSS State Scheme Smart Meters (31 Dec 2025)",
    "value": 13728084,
    "unit": "meters",
    "denominator": "Meters deployed outside RDSS mechanism as of 31 Dec 2025",
    "geography": "India (Nationwide)",
    "reporting_period": "As of 31 December 2025",
    "source_institution": "Synchronos Analysis of Ministry of Power Data",
    "document_title": "Derived from PIB Release ID: 2222217",
    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222217",
    "source_location": "Derived: 5,28,00,000 minus 3,90,71,916",
    "publication_date": "2026-02-02",
    "date_verified": "2026-10-14",
    "classification": "calculated",
    "formula": "52800000 - 39071916 = 13728084",
    "caveats": "Includes installations in Delhi private Discoms, early pilot programs in Haryana, Karnataka, and UP."
  },
  {
    "id": "IND-SM-017",
    "metric_name": "Pre-existing & Non-RDSS State Scheme Smart Meters (03 August 2026)",
    "value": 15100000,
    "unit": "meters",
    "denominator": "Meters deployed outside RDSS mechanism as of 03 August 2026",
    "geography": "India (Nationwide)",
    "reporting_period": "As of 03 August 2026",
    "source_institution": "Synchronos Analysis of Ministry of Power Data",
    "document_title": "Derived from PIB Release ID: 2293896",
    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2293896",
    "source_location": "Derived: 7,24,00,000 minus 5,73,00,000",
    "publication_date": "2026-08-03",
    "date_verified": "2026-10-14",
    "classification": "calculated",
    "formula": "72400000 - 57300000 = 15100000",
    "caveats": "Non-RDSS state/private utility meters deployed across country."
  },
  {
    "id": "IND-SM-018",
    "metric_name": "RDSS Overall Rollout Progress (31 Dec 2025)",
    "value": 19.21,
    "unit": "percent",
    "denominator": "Installed meters divided by sanctioned meters under RDSS as of 31 Dec 2025",
    "geography": "India (28 States/UTs)",
    "reporting_period": "As of 31 December 2025",
    "source_institution": "Synchronos Analysis of Ministry of Power Data",
    "document_title": "Derived from PIB Release ID: 2222217",
    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222217",
    "source_location": "Table Totals: 3,90,71,916 / 20,33,88,297",
    "publication_date": "2026-02-02",
    "date_verified": "2026-10-14",
    "classification": "calculated",
    "formula": "(39071916 / 203388297) * 100 = 19.21%",
    "caveats": "Overall scheme execution completion rate across participating Discoms."
  },
  {
    "id": "IND-SM-019",
    "metric_name": "RDSS Consumer Meter Rollout Progress (31 Dec 2025)",
    "value": 19.03,
    "unit": "percent",
    "denominator": "Consumer meters installed divided by sanctioned as of 31 Dec 2025",
    "geography": "India (28 States/UTs)",
    "reporting_period": "As of 31 December 2025",
    "source_institution": "Synchronos Analysis of Ministry of Power Data",
    "document_title": "Derived from PIB Release ID: 2222217",
    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222217",
    "source_location": "Table Totals: 3,76,56,989 / 19,79,30,130",
    "publication_date": "2026-02-02",
    "date_verified": "2026-10-14",
    "classification": "calculated",
    "formula": "(37656989 / 197930130) * 100 = 19.03%",
    "caveats": "Consumer endpoint progress lags behind feeder meters due to retail installation access requirements."
  },
  {
    "id": "IND-SM-020",
    "metric_name": "RDSS DT Meter Rollout Progress (31 Dec 2025)",
    "value": 23.92,
    "unit": "percent",
    "denominator": "Distribution transformer meters installed divided by sanctioned as of 31 Dec 2025",
    "geography": "India (28 States/UTs)",
    "reporting_period": "As of 31 December 2025",
    "source_institution": "Synchronos Analysis of Ministry of Power Data",
    "document_title": "Derived from PIB Release ID: 2222217",
    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222217",
    "source_location": "Table Totals: 12,56,448 / 52,52,692",
    "publication_date": "2026-02-02",
    "date_verified": "2026-10-14",
    "classification": "calculated",
    "formula": "(1256448 / 5252692) * 100 = 23.92%",
    "caveats": "Transformer boundary metering critical for localized energy auditing."
  },
  {
    "id": "IND-SM-021",
    "metric_name": "RDSS Feeder Meter Rollout Progress (31 Dec 2025)",
    "value": 77.13,
    "unit": "percent",
    "denominator": "Feeder meters installed divided by sanctioned as of 31 Dec 2025",
    "geography": "India (28 States/UTs)",
    "reporting_period": "As of 31 December 2025",
    "source_institution": "Synchronos Analysis of Ministry of Power Data",
    "document_title": "Derived from PIB Release ID: 2222217",
    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222217",
    "source_location": "Table Totals: 1,58,479 / 2,05,475",
    "publication_date": "2026-02-02",
    "date_verified": "2026-10-14",
    "classification": "calculated",
    "formula": "(158479 / 205475) * 100 = 77.13%",
    "caveats": "Feeders are utility-controlled substation infrastructure, resulting in high implementation completion."
  },
  {
    "id": "IND-SM-022",
    "metric_name": "RDSS Overall Rollout Progress (03 August 2026)",
    "value": 28.18,
    "unit": "percent",
    "denominator": "RDSS installed meters divided by sanctioned baseline (20.33 Cr) as of 03 August 2026",
    "geography": "India (28 States/UTs)",
    "reporting_period": "As of 03 August 2026",
    "source_institution": "Synchronos Analysis of Ministry of Power Data",
    "document_title": "Derived from PIB Release ID: 2293896",
    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2293896",
    "source_location": "Section 3: 5.73 Cr installed out of 20.33 Cr sanctioned",
    "publication_date": "2026-08-03",
    "date_verified": "2026-10-14",
    "classification": "calculated",
    "formula": "(57300000 / 203300000) * 100 = 28.18%",
    "caveats": "Reflects progress through August 2026 toward the March 2028 scheme deadline."
  },
  {
    "id": "IND-SM-023",
    "metric_name": "National Aggregate Technical & Commercial (AT&C) Loss (FY2021 Baseline)",
    "value": 21.91,
    "unit": "percent",
    "denominator": "Percentage of input energy lost through technical dissipation and commercial non-collection",
    "geography": "India (All Discoms)",
    "reporting_period": "Financial Year 2020-21",
    "source_institution": "Ministry of Power, Government of India",
    "document_title": "Progress on Smart Meter Installation under RDSS (PIB Release ID: 2222217)",
    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222217",
    "source_location": "Paragraph 4",
    "publication_date": "2026-02-02",
    "date_verified": "2026-10-14",
    "classification": "observed",
    "formula": null,
    "caveats": "Baseline loss figure established at the inception of the RDSS scheme."
  },
  {
    "id": "IND-SM-024",
    "metric_name": "National Aggregate Technical & Commercial (AT&C) Loss (FY2025)",
    "value": 15.04,
    "unit": "percent",
    "denominator": "Percentage of input energy lost through technical dissipation and commercial non-collection",
    "geography": "India (All Discoms)",
    "reporting_period": "Financial Year 2024-25",
    "source_institution": "Ministry of Power, Government of India",
    "document_title": "Modernisation of the Power Sector and Reliable Electricity Supply (PIB Release ID: 2293896)",
    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2293896",
    "source_location": "Section 3. Distribution, Concluding Paragraph",
    "publication_date": "2026-08-03",
    "date_verified": "2026-10-14",
    "classification": "observed",
    "formula": null,
    "caveats": "Attributed by Ministry of Power to collective state/UT reform measures including smart metering, network strengthening, and tariff rationalization."
  },
  {
    "id": "IND-SM-025",
    "metric_name": "National AT&C Loss Net Improvement (FY21 to FY25)",
    "value": -6.87,
    "unit": "percentage points",
    "denominator": "Difference in AT&C loss percentage between FY21 baseline and FY25 observed result",
    "geography": "India (All Discoms)",
    "reporting_period": "FY 2020-21 to FY 2024-25",
    "source_institution": "Synchronos Analysis of Ministry of Power Data",
    "document_title": "Derived from PIB Release ID: 2293896 and PIB Release ID: 2222217",
    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2293896",
    "source_location": "Derived: 15.04% minus 21.91%",
    "publication_date": "2026-08-03",
    "date_verified": "2026-10-14",
    "classification": "calculated",
    "formula": "15.04 - 21.91 = -6.87 percentage points",
    "caveats": "Represents a 31.35% relative reduction in overall distribution loss rate over four financial years."
  },
  {
    "id": "IND-SM-026",
    "metric_name": "Discom Aggregate Profit After Tax (FY2025)",
    "value": 2701,
    "unit": "crore rupees",
    "denominator": "Net aggregate profit after tax achieved by power distribution utilities nationwide",
    "geography": "India (National Discom Aggregate)",
    "reporting_period": "Financial Year 2024-25",
    "source_institution": "Ministry of Power, Government of India",
    "document_title": "Modernisation of the Power Sector and Reliable Electricity Supply (PIB Release ID: 2293896)",
    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2293896",
    "source_location": "Section 3. Distribution, Concluding Paragraph",
    "publication_date": "2026-08-03",
    "date_verified": "2026-10-14",
    "classification": "observed",
    "formula": null,
    "caveats": "First aggregate annual profit for Indian distribution utilities since the enactment of the Electricity Act, 2003."
  },
  {
    "id": "IND-SM-027",
    "metric_name": "RDSS Total Scheme Financial Outlay",
    "value": 303758,
    "unit": "crore rupees",
    "denominator": "Total financial outlay approved for Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme over five years",
    "geography": "India (National)",
    "reporting_period": "Five-Year Scheme Outlay",
    "source_institution": "Ministry of Power, Government of India",
    "document_title": "Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme, Rajya Sabha Unstarred Question No. 156",
    "source_url": "https://www.powermin.gov.in/static/uploads/2025/08/6fb9312ad64e3d6695dd12b3c217b5c4.pdf",
    "source_location": "Part (a) Answer",
    "publication_date": "2025-07-21",
    "date_verified": "2026-10-14",
    "classification": "observed",
    "formula": null,
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    "id": "IND-SM-028",
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    "value": 97631,
    "unit": "crore rupees",
    "denominator": "Direct grant budgetary support component allocated by Central Government",
    "geography": "India (National)",
    "reporting_period": "Five-Year Scheme Outlay",
    "source_institution": "Ministry of Power, Government of India",
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    "source_url": "https://www.powermin.gov.in/static/uploads/2025/08/6fb9312ad64e3d6695dd12b3c217b5c4.pdf",
    "source_location": "Part (a) Answer",
    "publication_date": "2025-07-21",
    "date_verified": "2026-10-14",
    "classification": "observed",
    "formula": null,
    "caveats": "Conditional central grant component tied to utility reform milestones."
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  {
    "id": "IND-SM-029",
    "metric_name": "RDSS Smart Metering Execution Target Completion Deadline",
    "value": 2028,
    "unit": "year (March 2028)",
    "denominator": "Statutory scheme completion milestone notified by Ministry of Power",
    "geography": "India (National)",
    "reporting_period": "Scheme Period Deadline",
    "source_institution": "Ministry of Power, Government of India",
    "document_title": "Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme, Rajya Sabha Unstarred Question No. 156",
    "source_url": "https://www.powermin.gov.in/static/uploads/2025/08/6fb9312ad64e3d6695dd12b3c217b5c4.pdf",
    "source_location": "Parts (b) & (c) Answer",
    "publication_date": "2025-07-21",
    "date_verified": "2026-10-14",
    "classification": "projected",
    "formula": null,
    "caveats": "Parliamentary answer establishes that installation of sanctioned smart meters is to be completed by the end of the scheme period (March 2028)."
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  {
    "id": "IND-SM-030",
    "metric_name": "Power Distribution Utilities with Sanctioned RDSS Metering",
    "value": 45,
    "unit": "utilities",
    "denominator": "Distribution companies (Discoms) and electricity departments participating",
    "geography": "India (28 States/UTs)",
    "reporting_period": "Cumulative as of 31 December 2025",
    "source_institution": "Ministry of Power, Government of India",
    "document_title": "Progress on Smart Meter Installation under RDSS (PIB Release ID: 2222217)",
    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222217",
    "source_location": "Paragraph 2",
    "publication_date": "2026-02-02",
    "date_verified": "2026-10-14",
    "classification": "observed",
    "formula": null,
    "caveats": "State-owned and mixed distribution utilities across eligible states."
  },
  {
    "id": "IND-SM-031",
    "metric_name": "States and Union Territories with Sanctioned RDSS Metering",
    "value": 28,
    "unit": "states and union territories",
    "denominator": "Sub-national administrative jurisdictions with approved metering works",
    "geography": "India",
    "reporting_period": "Cumulative as of 31 December 2025",
    "source_institution": "Ministry of Power, Government of India",
    "document_title": "Progress on Smart Meter Installation under RDSS (PIB Release ID: 2222217)",
    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222217",
    "source_location": "Paragraph 2",
    "publication_date": "2026-02-02",
    "date_verified": "2026-10-14",
    "classification": "observed",
    "formula": null,
    "caveats": "Excludes states/UTs executing metering exclusively outside RDSS Part-A."
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  {
    "id": "IND-SM-032",
    "metric_name": "Consumer Mobile Application Survey Sample Size",
    "value": 124590,
    "unit": "consumers",
    "denominator": "Consumers surveyed who installed utility smart metering mobile application",
    "geography": "India (Select Discoms)",
    "reporting_period": "FY 2025-26",
    "source_institution": "REC Ltd & Power Finance Corporation (PFC) Ltd",
    "document_title": "Progress on Smart Meter Installation under RDSS (PIB Release ID: 2222217)",
    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222217",
    "source_location": "Paragraph 5",
    "publication_date": "2026-02-02",
    "date_verified": "2026-10-14",
    "classification": "observed",
    "formula": null,
    "caveats": "Feedback survey conducted by RDSS Nodal Agencies among consumers who downloaded utility mobile apps."
  },
  {
    "id": "IND-SM-033",
    "metric_name": "Consumer App Downloaders Aware of Real-Time Consumption Feature",
    "value": 54321,
    "unit": "consumers",
    "denominator": "Consumers indicating awareness of real-time monitoring among app downloaders",
    "geography": "India (Surveyed Discoms)",
    "reporting_period": "FY 2025-26",
    "source_institution": "REC Ltd & PFC Ltd (PIB Release ID: 2222217)",
    "document_title": "Progress on Smart Meter Installation under RDSS",
    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222217",
    "source_location": "Paragraph 5",
    "publication_date": "2026-02-02",
    "date_verified": "2026-10-14",
    "classification": "observed",
    "formula": null,
    "caveats": "Represents 43.60% awareness of consumption visibility features among surveyed app downloaders. Measures feature awareness, not frequency of active use."
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  {
    "id": "IND-SM-034",
    "metric_name": "Consumer App Downloaders Aware of Recharge & Bill Payment Feature",
    "value": 72494,
    "unit": "consumers",
    "denominator": "Consumers indicating awareness of app payment/recharge option among app downloaders",
    "geography": "India (Surveyed Discoms)",
    "reporting_period": "FY 2025-26",
    "source_institution": "REC Ltd & PFC Ltd (PIB Release ID: 2222217)",
    "document_title": "Progress on Smart Meter Installation under RDSS",
    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222217",
    "source_location": "Paragraph 5",
    "publication_date": "2026-02-02",
    "date_verified": "2026-10-14",
    "classification": "observed",
    "formula": null,
    "caveats": "Represents 58.19% awareness of payment functionality among surveyed app downloaders. Measures feature awareness, not transaction frequency."
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  {
    "id": "IND-SM-035",
    "metric_name": "Rural Average Daily Power Supply Availability (FY 2025)",
    "value": 22.6,
    "unit": "hours per day",
    "denominator": "Average daily duration of electricity supply to rural feeders",
    "geography": "India (Rural Feeders)",
    "reporting_period": "Financial Year 2024-25",
    "source_institution": "Ministry of Power, Government of India",
    "document_title": "Modernisation of the Power Sector and Reliable Electricity Supply (PIB Release ID: 2293896)",
    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2293896",
    "source_location": "Section 3. Distribution, Concluding Paragraph",
    "publication_date": "2026-08-03",
    "date_verified": "2026-10-14",
    "classification": "observed",
    "formula": null,
    "caveats": "Demonstrates grid reliability improvements from 12.5 hours/day in FY 2015 to 22.6 hours/day in FY 2025."
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  {
    "id": "IND-SM-036",
    "metric_name": "Urban Average Daily Power Supply Availability (FY 2025)",
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    "unit": "hours per day",
    "denominator": "Average daily duration of electricity supply to urban supply zones",
    "geography": "India (Urban Supply Zones)",
    "reporting_period": "Financial Year 2024-25",
    "source_institution": "Ministry of Power, Government of India",
    "document_title": "Modernisation of the Power Sector and Reliable Electricity Supply (PIB Release ID: 2293896)",
    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2293896",
    "source_location": "Section 3. Distribution, Concluding Paragraph",
    "publication_date": "2026-08-03",
    "date_verified": "2026-10-14",
    "classification": "observed",
    "formula": null,
    "caveats": "Reflects near-continuous urban power availability across major distribution zones."
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  {
    "id": "IND-SM-037",
    "metric_name": "Andaman & Nicobar Smart Meters Sanctioned (RDSS Total)",
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    "unit": "meters",
    "denominator": "Total smart meters sanctioned for Andaman & Nicobar under RDSS as of 31 Dec 2025",
    "geography": "Andaman & Nicobar",
    "reporting_period": "As of 31 December 2025",
    "source_institution": "Ministry of Power, Government of India",
    "document_title": "Progress on Smart Meter Installation under RDSS (PIB Release ID: 2222217)",
    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222217",
    "source_location": "State/UT-wise Table, Sl. No. 1",
    "publication_date": "2026-02-02",
    "date_verified": "2026-10-14",
    "classification": "observed",
    "formula": null,
    "caveats": "Approved under RDSS across participating Discoms in Andaman & Nicobar."
  },
  {
    "id": "IND-SM-038",
    "metric_name": "Andaman & Nicobar Smart Meters Installed (RDSS Total)",
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    "unit": "meters",
    "denominator": "Total smart meters installed on-site in Andaman & Nicobar under RDSS as of 31 Dec 2025",
    "geography": "Andaman & Nicobar",
    "reporting_period": "As of 31 December 2025",
    "source_institution": "Ministry of Power, Government of India",
    "document_title": "Progress on Smart Meter Installation under RDSS (PIB Release ID: 2222217)",
    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222217",
    "source_location": "State/UT-wise Table, Sl. No. 1",
    "publication_date": "2026-02-02",
    "date_verified": "2026-10-14",
    "classification": "observed",
    "formula": null,
    "caveats": "Utility recorded zero on-site installations under RDSS as of 31 December 2025 due to contracting or procurement stage."
  },
  {
    "id": "IND-SM-039",
    "metric_name": "Andhra Pradesh Smart Meters Sanctioned (RDSS Total)",
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    "unit": "meters",
    "denominator": "Total smart meters sanctioned for Andhra Pradesh under RDSS as of 31 Dec 2025",
    "geography": "Andhra Pradesh",
    "reporting_period": "As of 31 December 2025",
    "source_institution": "Ministry of Power, Government of India",
    "document_title": "Progress on Smart Meter Installation under RDSS (PIB Release ID: 2222217)",
    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222217",
    "source_location": "State/UT-wise Table, Sl. No. 2",
    "publication_date": "2026-02-02",
    "date_verified": "2026-10-14",
    "classification": "observed",
    "formula": null,
    "caveats": "Approved under RDSS across participating Discoms in Andhra Pradesh."
  },
  {
    "id": "IND-SM-040",
    "metric_name": "Andhra Pradesh Smart Meters Installed (RDSS Total)",
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    "unit": "meters",
    "denominator": "Total smart meters installed on-site in Andhra Pradesh under RDSS as of 31 Dec 2025",
    "geography": "Andhra Pradesh",
    "reporting_period": "As of 31 December 2025",
    "source_institution": "Ministry of Power, Government of India",
    "document_title": "Progress on Smart Meter Installation under RDSS (PIB Release ID: 2222217)",
    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222217",
    "source_location": "State/UT-wise Table, Sl. No. 2",
    "publication_date": "2026-02-02",
    "date_verified": "2026-10-14",
    "classification": "observed",
    "formula": null,
    "caveats": "Operational installations reported under RDSS AMI infrastructure."
  },
  {
    "id": "IND-SM-041",
    "metric_name": "Arunachal Pradesh Smart Meters Sanctioned (RDSS Total)",
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    "unit": "meters",
    "denominator": "Total smart meters sanctioned for Arunachal Pradesh under RDSS as of 31 Dec 2025",
    "geography": "Arunachal Pradesh",
    "reporting_period": "As of 31 December 2025",
    "source_institution": "Ministry of Power, Government of India",
    "document_title": "Progress on Smart Meter Installation under RDSS (PIB Release ID: 2222217)",
    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222217",
    "source_location": "State/UT-wise Table, Sl. No. 3",
    "publication_date": "2026-02-02",
    "date_verified": "2026-10-14",
    "classification": "observed",
    "formula": null,
    "caveats": "Approved under RDSS across participating Discoms in Arunachal Pradesh."
  },
  {
    "id": "IND-SM-042",
    "metric_name": "Arunachal Pradesh Smart Meters Installed (RDSS Total)",
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    "unit": "meters",
    "denominator": "Total smart meters installed on-site in Arunachal Pradesh under RDSS as of 31 Dec 2025",
    "geography": "Arunachal Pradesh",
    "reporting_period": "As of 31 December 2025",
    "source_institution": "Ministry of Power, Government of India",
    "document_title": "Progress on Smart Meter Installation under RDSS (PIB Release ID: 2222217)",
    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222217",
    "source_location": "State/UT-wise Table, Sl. No. 3",
    "publication_date": "2026-02-02",
    "date_verified": "2026-10-14",
    "classification": "observed",
    "formula": null,
    "caveats": "Operational installations reported under RDSS AMI infrastructure."
  },
  {
    "id": "IND-SM-043",
    "metric_name": "Assam Smart Meters Sanctioned (RDSS Total)",
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    "unit": "meters",
    "denominator": "Total smart meters sanctioned for Assam under RDSS as of 31 Dec 2025",
    "geography": "Assam",
    "reporting_period": "As of 31 December 2025",
    "source_institution": "Ministry of Power, Government of India",
    "document_title": "Progress on Smart Meter Installation under RDSS (PIB Release ID: 2222217)",
    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222217",
    "source_location": "State/UT-wise Table, Sl. No. 4",
    "publication_date": "2026-02-02",
    "date_verified": "2026-10-14",
    "classification": "observed",
    "formula": null,
    "caveats": "Approved under RDSS across participating Discoms in Assam."
  },
  {
    "id": "IND-SM-044",
    "metric_name": "Assam Smart Meters Installed (RDSS Total)",
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    "unit": "meters",
    "denominator": "Total smart meters installed on-site in Assam under RDSS as of 31 Dec 2025",
    "geography": "Assam",
    "reporting_period": "As of 31 December 2025",
    "source_institution": "Ministry of Power, Government of India",
    "document_title": "Progress on Smart Meter Installation under RDSS (PIB Release ID: 2222217)",
    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222217",
    "source_location": "State/UT-wise Table, Sl. No. 4",
    "publication_date": "2026-02-02",
    "date_verified": "2026-10-14",
    "classification": "observed",
    "formula": null,
    "caveats": "Operational installations reported under RDSS AMI infrastructure."
  },
  {
    "id": "IND-SM-045",
    "metric_name": "Bihar Smart Meters Sanctioned (RDSS Total)",
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    "unit": "meters",
    "denominator": "Total smart meters sanctioned for Bihar under RDSS as of 31 Dec 2025",
    "geography": "Bihar",
    "reporting_period": "As of 31 December 2025",
    "source_institution": "Ministry of Power, Government of India",
    "document_title": "Progress on Smart Meter Installation under RDSS (PIB Release ID: 2222217)",
    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222217",
    "source_location": "State/UT-wise Table, Sl. No. 5",
    "publication_date": "2026-02-02",
    "date_verified": "2026-10-14",
    "classification": "observed",
    "formula": null,
    "caveats": "Approved under RDSS across participating Discoms in Bihar."
  },
  {
    "id": "IND-SM-046",
    "metric_name": "Bihar Smart Meters Installed (RDSS Total)",
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    "unit": "meters",
    "denominator": "Total smart meters installed on-site in Bihar under RDSS as of 31 Dec 2025",
    "geography": "Bihar",
    "reporting_period": "As of 31 December 2025",
    "source_institution": "Ministry of Power, Government of India",
    "document_title": "Progress on Smart Meter Installation under RDSS (PIB Release ID: 2222217)",
    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222217",
    "source_location": "State/UT-wise Table, Sl. No. 5",
    "publication_date": "2026-02-02",
    "date_verified": "2026-10-14",
    "classification": "observed",
    "formula": null,
    "caveats": "Operational installations reported under RDSS AMI infrastructure."
  },
  {
    "id": "IND-SM-047",
    "metric_name": "Chhattisgarh Smart Meters Sanctioned (RDSS Total)",
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    "unit": "meters",
    "denominator": "Total smart meters sanctioned for Chhattisgarh under RDSS as of 31 Dec 2025",
    "geography": "Chhattisgarh",
    "reporting_period": "As of 31 December 2025",
    "source_institution": "Ministry of Power, Government of India",
    "document_title": "Progress on Smart Meter Installation under RDSS (PIB Release ID: 2222217)",
    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222217",
    "source_location": "State/UT-wise Table, Sl. No. 6",
    "publication_date": "2026-02-02",
    "date_verified": "2026-10-14",
    "classification": "observed",
    "formula": null,
    "caveats": "Approved under RDSS across participating Discoms in Chhattisgarh."
  },
  {
    "id": "IND-SM-048",
    "metric_name": "Chhattisgarh Smart Meters Installed (RDSS Total)",
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    "denominator": "Total smart meters installed on-site in Chhattisgarh under RDSS as of 31 Dec 2025",
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    "document_title": "Progress on Smart Meter Installation under RDSS (PIB Release ID: 2222217)",
    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222217",
    "source_location": "State/UT-wise Table, Sl. No. 6",
    "publication_date": "2026-02-02",
    "date_verified": "2026-10-14",
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    "formula": null,
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  },
  {
    "id": "IND-SM-049",
    "metric_name": "Delhi Smart Meters Sanctioned (RDSS Total)",
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    "denominator": "Total smart meters sanctioned for Delhi under RDSS as of 31 Dec 2025",
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    "source_institution": "Ministry of Power, Government of India",
    "document_title": "Progress on Smart Meter Installation under RDSS (PIB Release ID: 2222217)",
    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222217",
    "source_location": "State/UT-wise Table, Sl. No. 7",
    "publication_date": "2026-02-02",
    "date_verified": "2026-10-14",
    "classification": "observed",
    "formula": null,
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  {
    "id": "IND-SM-050",
    "metric_name": "Delhi Smart Meters Installed (RDSS Total)",
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    "denominator": "Total smart meters installed on-site in Delhi under RDSS as of 31 Dec 2025",
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    "document_title": "Progress on Smart Meter Installation under RDSS (PIB Release ID: 2222217)",
    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222217",
    "source_location": "State/UT-wise Table, Sl. No. 7",
    "publication_date": "2026-02-02",
    "date_verified": "2026-10-14",
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    "formula": null,
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  },
  {
    "id": "IND-SM-051",
    "metric_name": "Goa Smart Meters Sanctioned (RDSS Total)",
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    "denominator": "Total smart meters sanctioned for Goa under RDSS as of 31 Dec 2025",
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    "reporting_period": "As of 31 December 2025",
    "source_institution": "Ministry of Power, Government of India",
    "document_title": "Progress on Smart Meter Installation under RDSS (PIB Release ID: 2222217)",
    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222217",
    "source_location": "State/UT-wise Table, Sl. No. 8",
    "publication_date": "2026-02-02",
    "date_verified": "2026-10-14",
    "classification": "observed",
    "formula": null,
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  {
    "id": "IND-SM-052",
    "metric_name": "Goa Smart Meters Installed (RDSS Total)",
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    "denominator": "Total smart meters installed on-site in Goa under RDSS as of 31 Dec 2025",
    "geography": "Goa",
    "reporting_period": "As of 31 December 2025",
    "source_institution": "Ministry of Power, Government of India",
    "document_title": "Progress on Smart Meter Installation under RDSS (PIB Release ID: 2222217)",
    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222217",
    "source_location": "State/UT-wise Table, Sl. No. 8",
    "publication_date": "2026-02-02",
    "date_verified": "2026-10-14",
    "classification": "observed",
    "formula": null,
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  {
    "id": "IND-SM-053",
    "metric_name": "Gujarat Smart Meters Sanctioned (RDSS Total)",
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    "unit": "meters",
    "denominator": "Total smart meters sanctioned for Gujarat under RDSS as of 31 Dec 2025",
    "geography": "Gujarat",
    "reporting_period": "As of 31 December 2025",
    "source_institution": "Ministry of Power, Government of India",
    "document_title": "Progress on Smart Meter Installation under RDSS (PIB Release ID: 2222217)",
    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222217",
    "source_location": "State/UT-wise Table, Sl. No. 9",
    "publication_date": "2026-02-02",
    "date_verified": "2026-10-14",
    "classification": "observed",
    "formula": null,
    "caveats": "Approved under RDSS across participating Discoms in Gujarat."
  },
  {
    "id": "IND-SM-054",
    "metric_name": "Gujarat Smart Meters Installed (RDSS Total)",
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    "unit": "meters",
    "denominator": "Total smart meters installed on-site in Gujarat under RDSS as of 31 Dec 2025",
    "geography": "Gujarat",
    "reporting_period": "As of 31 December 2025",
    "source_institution": "Ministry of Power, Government of India",
    "document_title": "Progress on Smart Meter Installation under RDSS (PIB Release ID: 2222217)",
    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222217",
    "source_location": "State/UT-wise Table, Sl. No. 9",
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    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222217",
    "source_location": "State/UT-wise Table, Sl. No. 12",
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  {
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    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222217",
    "source_location": "State/UT-wise Table, Sl. No. 12",
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    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222217",
    "source_location": "State/UT-wise Table, Sl. No. 13",
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  {
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    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222217",
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  {
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    "geography": "Kerala",
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    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222217",
    "source_location": "State/UT-wise Table, Sl. No. 14",
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    "date_verified": "2026-10-14",
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  },
  {
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    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222217",
    "source_location": "State/UT-wise Table, Sl. No. 14",
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  },
  {
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    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222217",
    "source_location": "State/UT-wise Table, Sl. No. 15",
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    "date_verified": "2026-10-14",
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  {
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    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222217",
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  {
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    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222217",
    "source_location": "State/UT-wise Table, Sl. No. 16",
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  {
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  {
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  {
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  {
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    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222217",
    "source_location": "State/UT-wise Table, Sl. No. 18",
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  {
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    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222217",
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  {
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  {
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    "date_verified": "2026-10-14",
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  {
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  {
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  {
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  {
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  {
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    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222217",
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    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222217",
    "source_location": "State/UT-wise Table, Sl. No. 24",
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    "date_verified": "2026-10-14",
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    "metric_name": "Sikkim Smart Meters Installed (RDSS Total)",
    "value": 80522,
    "unit": "meters",
    "denominator": "Total smart meters installed on-site in Sikkim under RDSS as of 31 Dec 2025",
    "geography": "Sikkim",
    "reporting_period": "As of 31 December 2025",
    "source_institution": "Ministry of Power, Government of India",
    "document_title": "Progress on Smart Meter Installation under RDSS (PIB Release ID: 2222217)",
    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222217",
    "source_location": "State/UT-wise Table, Sl. No. 24",
    "publication_date": "2026-02-02",
    "date_verified": "2026-10-14",
    "classification": "observed",
    "formula": null,
    "caveats": "Operational installations reported under RDSS AMI infrastructure."
  },
  {
    "id": "IND-SM-083",
    "metric_name": "Tamil Nadu Smart Meters Sanctioned (RDSS Total)",
    "value": 30490774,
    "unit": "meters",
    "denominator": "Total smart meters sanctioned for Tamil Nadu under RDSS as of 31 Dec 2025",
    "geography": "Tamil Nadu",
    "reporting_period": "As of 31 December 2025",
    "source_institution": "Ministry of Power, Government of India",
    "document_title": "Progress on Smart Meter Installation under RDSS (PIB Release ID: 2222217)",
    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222217",
    "source_location": "State/UT-wise Table, Sl. No. 25",
    "publication_date": "2026-02-02",
    "date_verified": "2026-10-14",
    "classification": "observed",
    "formula": null,
    "caveats": "Approved under RDSS across participating Discoms in Tamil Nadu."
  },
  {
    "id": "IND-SM-084",
    "metric_name": "Tamil Nadu Smart Meters Installed (RDSS Total)",
    "value": 9746,
    "unit": "meters",
    "denominator": "Total smart meters installed on-site in Tamil Nadu under RDSS as of 31 Dec 2025",
    "geography": "Tamil Nadu",
    "reporting_period": "As of 31 December 2025",
    "source_institution": "Ministry of Power, Government of India",
    "document_title": "Progress on Smart Meter Installation under RDSS (PIB Release ID: 2222217)",
    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222217",
    "source_location": "State/UT-wise Table, Sl. No. 25",
    "publication_date": "2026-02-02",
    "date_verified": "2026-10-14",
    "classification": "observed",
    "formula": null,
    "caveats": "Operational installations reported under RDSS AMI infrastructure."
  },
  {
    "id": "IND-SM-085",
    "metric_name": "Tripura Smart Meters Sanctioned (RDSS Total)",
    "value": 562870,
    "unit": "meters",
    "denominator": "Total smart meters sanctioned for Tripura under RDSS as of 31 Dec 2025",
    "geography": "Tripura",
    "reporting_period": "As of 31 December 2025",
    "source_institution": "Ministry of Power, Government of India",
    "document_title": "Progress on Smart Meter Installation under RDSS (PIB Release ID: 2222217)",
    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222217",
    "source_location": "State/UT-wise Table, Sl. No. 26",
    "publication_date": "2026-02-02",
    "date_verified": "2026-10-14",
    "classification": "observed",
    "formula": null,
    "caveats": "Approved under RDSS across participating Discoms in Tripura."
  },
  {
    "id": "IND-SM-086",
    "metric_name": "Tripura Smart Meters Installed (RDSS Total)",
    "value": 146207,
    "unit": "meters",
    "denominator": "Total smart meters installed on-site in Tripura under RDSS as of 31 Dec 2025",
    "geography": "Tripura",
    "reporting_period": "As of 31 December 2025",
    "source_institution": "Ministry of Power, Government of India",
    "document_title": "Progress on Smart Meter Installation under RDSS (PIB Release ID: 2222217)",
    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222217",
    "source_location": "State/UT-wise Table, Sl. No. 26",
    "publication_date": "2026-02-02",
    "date_verified": "2026-10-14",
    "classification": "observed",
    "formula": null,
    "caveats": "Operational installations reported under RDSS AMI infrastructure."
  },
  {
    "id": "IND-SM-087",
    "metric_name": "Uttar Pradesh Smart Meters Sanctioned (RDSS Total)",
    "value": 28526730,
    "unit": "meters",
    "denominator": "Total smart meters sanctioned for Uttar Pradesh under RDSS as of 31 Dec 2025",
    "geography": "Uttar Pradesh",
    "reporting_period": "As of 31 December 2025",
    "source_institution": "Ministry of Power, Government of India",
    "document_title": "Progress on Smart Meter Installation under RDSS (PIB Release ID: 2222217)",
    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222217",
    "source_location": "State/UT-wise Table, Sl. No. 27",
    "publication_date": "2026-02-02",
    "date_verified": "2026-10-14",
    "classification": "observed",
    "formula": null,
    "caveats": "Approved under RDSS across participating Discoms in Uttar Pradesh."
  },
  {
    "id": "IND-SM-088",
    "metric_name": "Uttar Pradesh Smart Meters Installed (RDSS Total)",
    "value": 6253921,
    "unit": "meters",
    "denominator": "Total smart meters installed on-site in Uttar Pradesh under RDSS as of 31 Dec 2025",
    "geography": "Uttar Pradesh",
    "reporting_period": "As of 31 December 2025",
    "source_institution": "Ministry of Power, Government of India",
    "document_title": "Progress on Smart Meter Installation under RDSS (PIB Release ID: 2222217)",
    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222217",
    "source_location": "State/UT-wise Table, Sl. No. 27",
    "publication_date": "2026-02-02",
    "date_verified": "2026-10-14",
    "classification": "observed",
    "formula": null,
    "caveats": "Operational installations reported under RDSS AMI infrastructure."
  },
  {
    "id": "IND-SM-089",
    "metric_name": "Uttarakhand Smart Meters Sanctioned (RDSS Total)",
    "value": 1649684,
    "unit": "meters",
    "denominator": "Total smart meters sanctioned for Uttarakhand under RDSS as of 31 Dec 2025",
    "geography": "Uttarakhand",
    "reporting_period": "As of 31 December 2025",
    "source_institution": "Ministry of Power, Government of India",
    "document_title": "Progress on Smart Meter Installation under RDSS (PIB Release ID: 2222217)",
    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222217",
    "source_location": "State/UT-wise Table, Sl. No. 28",
    "publication_date": "2026-02-02",
    "date_verified": "2026-10-14",
    "classification": "observed",
    "formula": null,
    "caveats": "Approved under RDSS across participating Discoms in Uttarakhand."
  },
  {
    "id": "IND-SM-090",
    "metric_name": "Uttarakhand Smart Meters Installed (RDSS Total)",
    "value": 421285,
    "unit": "meters",
    "denominator": "Total smart meters installed on-site in Uttarakhand under RDSS as of 31 Dec 2025",
    "geography": "Uttarakhand",
    "reporting_period": "As of 31 December 2025",
    "source_institution": "Ministry of Power, Government of India",
    "document_title": "Progress on Smart Meter Installation under RDSS (PIB Release ID: 2222217)",
    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222217",
    "source_location": "State/UT-wise Table, Sl. No. 28",
    "publication_date": "2026-02-02",
    "date_verified": "2026-10-14",
    "classification": "observed",
    "formula": null,
    "caveats": "Operational installations reported under RDSS AMI infrastructure."
  },
  {
    "id": "IND-SM-091",
    "metric_name": "West Bengal Smart Meters Sanctioned (RDSS Total)",
    "value": 21035262,
    "unit": "meters",
    "denominator": "Total smart meters sanctioned for West Bengal under RDSS as of 31 Dec 2025",
    "geography": "West Bengal",
    "reporting_period": "As of 31 December 2025",
    "source_institution": "Ministry of Power, Government of India",
    "document_title": "Progress on Smart Meter Installation under RDSS (PIB Release ID: 2222217)",
    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222217",
    "source_location": "State/UT-wise Table, Sl. No. 29",
    "publication_date": "2026-02-02",
    "date_verified": "2026-10-14",
    "classification": "observed",
    "formula": null,
    "caveats": "Approved under RDSS across participating Discoms in West Bengal."
  },
  {
    "id": "IND-SM-092",
    "metric_name": "West Bengal Smart Meters Installed (RDSS Total)",
    "value": 599532,
    "unit": "meters",
    "denominator": "Total smart meters installed on-site in West Bengal under RDSS as of 31 Dec 2025",
    "geography": "West Bengal",
    "reporting_period": "As of 31 December 2025",
    "source_institution": "Ministry of Power, Government of India",
    "document_title": "Progress on Smart Meter Installation under RDSS (PIB Release ID: 2222217)",
    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222217",
    "source_location": "State/UT-wise Table, Sl. No. 29",
    "publication_date": "2026-02-02",
    "date_verified": "2026-10-14",
    "classification": "observed",
    "formula": null,
    "caveats": "Operational installations reported under RDSS AMI infrastructure."
  },
  {
    "id": "IND-SM-093",
    "metric_name": "RDSS Zero-Installation States and UTs Count",
    "value": 5,
    "unit": "jurisdictions",
    "denominator": "States/UTs with 0 meters installed under RDSS as of 31 Dec 2025 (Andaman & Nicobar, Delhi, Goa, Meghalaya, Punjab)",
    "geography": "India",
    "reporting_period": "As of 31 December 2025",
    "source_institution": "Synchronos Analysis of Ministry of Power Data",
    "document_title": "Derived from PIB Release ID: 2222217",
    "source_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222217",
    "source_location": "State/UT-wise Table Zero Rows",
    "publication_date": "2026-02-02",
    "date_verified": "2026-10-14",
    "classification": "calculated",
    "formula": "Count of states with installed = 0 in official table (5 jurisdictions: Andaman & Nicobar, Delhi, Goa, Meghalaya, Punjab)",
    "caveats": "Jurisdictions with approved RDSS sanctions where field deployment had not commenced by Dec 31, 2025."
  }
]