Amid the row over ‘prepaid’ smart meter roll-out, the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has decided to seek additional funds under the Centrally assisted Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) for improving the power distribution infrastructure in the State.
Additional proposals to the tune of ₹10,896 crore will be placed before the Centre through the State government for approval under Phase II of the RDSS, as per a decision taken by the full-time directors of the State-run utility.
Mainly, distribution and sub-transmission works are planned under the additional proposals for which ₹10,860.46 crore has been earmarked. Works under this component include new HT and LT lines, transformers, line conversion and establishment of unitised substations.
