New Delhi, April 2: Consumers are not required to install prepaid electricity meters, Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar assured the Lok Sabha on Thursday, dismissing claims of forced adoption like private firms.
Replying to queries on poor farmers’ daily wage challenges, Khattar said small recharges for 5-10 days are available. However, serial defaulters—who “take pride” in non-payment—must switch to prepaid systems to curb risks.
He stressed power firms’ commercial needs for revenue to sustain supply.
