The installation of smart meters is underway in Kolar, Bhopal, as part of the central government's RDSS scheme, aiming for 62,000 units in the area and 2 lakh total meters across the urban circle. Concurrently, significant protests are erupting in Assam against the implementation of prepaid smart meters by the Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL), with Congress and the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) leading demonstrations in Silchar and Dibrugarh. Protesters argue that the new meters result in exorbitant electricity bills and demand a return to traditional billing methods. Tensions escalated during protests as demonstrators clashed with police, leading to detentions. Meanwhile, in Mumbai, the BEST has suspended the installation of smart meters for residential users due to public opposition over inflated readings. Activists are advocating for a complete halt to the smart meter initiative, citing issues such as increased costs and inaccurate billing.