Electricity Bill Reduction: The Indian government is working on a plan to reduce people’s electricity bills, using AI. Shashank Mishra, Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Power, has personally announced this.
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Electricity Bill Reduce: The Indian government is planning a major experiment with artificial intelligence (AI) across the country to reduce electricity bills and ensure efficient use of electricity. In an interview with ANAI, Shashank Mishra, Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Power, explained that with the help of AI, distribution companies will now be able to easily identify areas prone to power theft and quickly fix technical problems. This will reduce public bills and prevent power wastage. But what exactly will AI do to reduce people’s electricity bills? It will detect technical faults and detect theft. Let’s try to understand this in simple terms.
How will AI reduce electricity bills?
Shashank Mishra said that in most homes, electricity is wasted due to faulty wiring or earth leakage. With the help of AI, such problems will be detected daily. Companies will immediately identify homes or areas where electricity is being used abnormally. This will reduce technical losses. Today, due to such losses, electricity companies incur losses and that loss is compensated from the bills of the common customers.
Larger Language Models Will Also Be Useful
The Ministry is now considering using large language models like ChatGPT. These will enable faster decision-making, automated paperwork, and 24-hour network monitoring. Mishra stated that this technology will enable faster and more accurate work than ever before.
What Do Experts Say?
Energy experts say that India currently has more than enough power generation capacity. Data centers are growing rapidly in the country, significantly increasing power demand. With the right policies in place, India can become a major global power supplier. By treating electricity as a commercial commodity, we can meet both domestic and foreign needs.
A New Electricity Amendment Bill Will Be Introduced
In October, the government released a draft of the Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2025. This bill aims to regulate electricity prices, eliminate hidden subsidies, and provide affordable power to industries. Furthermore, subsidies for farmers and poor families will be fully protected. It is clearly stated in the bill that every customer will get cheap and good quality electricity.
