Electricity Employees’ Federation of India cry foul over delay in issuing work order for Phase II of smart metering in Keralam
The Electricity Employees’ Federation of India (EEFI) has urged the Kerala government to expedite the work order for Phase II of smart meter installation. They warn that delays could result in the loss of Central government grants and borrowing opportunities.
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Infrastructure modernization projects are often tied to federal funding, making administrative delays a significant financial risk for state utilities.
Electricity Employees’ Federation of India cry foul over delay in issuing work order for Phase II of smart metering in Keralam left Image for representation. https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/udkbft/article71623038.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/6742_18-5-2018_19-25-26_3_19TVKZKSEB_METRE.JPG RAMESHKURUP S Kozhikode, Kerala, 18/05/2018: The KSEB will replace the conventional metres in around 44,000 households with smart metres after the successful completion of the pilot project. Photo: S. Ramesh Kurup EEFI, an umbrella organisation of Left-backed organisations, has written to Keralam CM V.D. Satheesan, saying that financial bids were opened on September 5 this year. Any further delay in issuing work order will lead to Keralam losing Central grants under Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme as well as an opportunity for securing additional borrowing space THIRUVANANTHAPURAM Left employees’ organisations in the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) have expressed deep concern over an alleged delay in issuing the work order for Phase II roll-out of smart electricity meters in Keralam.
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