The Power Ministry has received as many as 14 proposals from various states for smart grid projects that are to be implemented with a total outlay of Rs.400 crore.

These Smart grid projects aimed primarily at bringing down power distribution losses, would be carried out on pilot basis. The cost of these projects will be shared equally between the power ministry and respective states. Every pilot project is expected to take at least 12-18 months for completion. Among other things, these Smart Grid projects would focus on different areas such as integration of renewable energy sources with the grid and ways to reduce AT&C losses.