UP Prepaid Smart Meter Yojana 2026: Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) is installing prepaid smart electricity meters across the state under this scheme. UPPCL has already installed around 82 lakh smart meters in Uttar Pradesh, and more than 75 lakh of these are smart prepaid meters. All new electricity connections in the state continue to get prepaid smart meters only.
UPPCL chairman and additional chief secretary (energy) A K Goel has confirmed that new power connection consumers will have only prepaid smart metering. The suspension of smart meter installation applies only to replacement of existing meters under RDSS, and not to new connections. From June 2026, consumers with prepaid meters are getting electricity bills like postpaid consumers through SMS and WhatsApp, and can pay them through UPPCL apps.
UP Prepaid Smart Meter Yojana Overview
UP Prepaid Smart Meter Yojana is a power sector scheme of the Uttar Pradesh government under which UPPCL installs prepaid smart meters in place of ordinary electricity meters. The main aim of the scheme is to reduce line losses, stop power theft and improve the revenue collection of power distribution companies (discoms).
The scheme was started with a target of installing 1 crore prepaid smart meters in the state. UPPCL gave the supply work to Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL), and companies like Genus Power Infrastructures, L&T and Allied Engineering were involved in supplying the meters.
Prepaid smart meters work like a mobile recharge. Consumers recharge the meter in advance and use electricity as per the balance. This removes the need for manual meter reading and gives exact consumption data to both the consumer and the department.
UPPCL has also moved existing prepaid meter consumers to a postpaid-style billing system from June 2026. Consumers now get their bill through SMS and WhatsApp and can pay it using the UPPCL SMART app, UPPCL Consumer app or payment apps like BHIM UPI and PhonePe.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | UP Prepaid Smart Meter Yojana |
| Department | Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Beneficiaries | Electricity consumers of Uttar Pradesh |
| Smart Meters Installed | Around 82 lakh, with more than 75 lakh prepaid meters |
| New Connections | Prepaid smart meters only |
| Minimum Recharge | ₹ 50 |
| Official Website | uppcl.org |
Main Aims of UP Prepaid Smart Meter Yojana
The Uttar Pradesh government started this smart meter scheme with these main aims:
- Timely payment of electricity bills by government officers, public representatives and ministers, because recharge has to be done in advance to use power.
- Reduction in the financial burden on the power department, so that the money can be used for other public facilities.
- Reduction in electricity rates in the coming time, which will make power cheaper for everyone.
- Control on power theft, because any tampering with a smart meter is detected by the department with proof.
- Reduction in distribution losses of discoms, which is one of the biggest problems of the power sector.
Smart Meter Installation Status in Uttar Pradesh
As per UPPCL data, around 82 lakh smart meters have been installed in the state so far, and more than 75 lakh of these are smart prepaid meters. The installation work is being done in phases across districts with high line losses, including Kanpur, Varanasi, Meerut, Gorakhpur, Bareilly and Lucknow.
UPPCL has clarified that all new electricity connections in the state will continue to be issued only with prepaid smart meters. The suspension of smart meter installation applies only to replacement of existing meters under RDSS, and not to new connections.
New Billing Rules for Prepaid Smart Meter from June 2026
From June 2026, the prepaid meter billing system in Uttar Pradesh has changed. Consumers with prepaid meters now get electricity bills like postpaid consumers. The bill is sent through SMS and WhatsApp, and consumers can pay it online.
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) revised its rules on 1 April 2026, stating that consumers should be allowed to choose between prepaid and postpaid smart metering. However, UPPCL has kept prepaid smart meters required for new connections. The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has also sought a response from UPPCL on this matter.
How to Pay Prepaid Smart Meter Bill Online
Consumers can pay their smart meter bill using the UPPCL SMART app, UPPCL Consumer app or third party payment apps. The steps for paying through the UPPCL SMART app are given below.
STEP 1 - Open the UPPCL SMART app and log in with your account details.
STEP 2 - The bill amount will appear on the home screen. If the amount is not showing, refresh the page or close and reopen the app.
STEP 3 - Tap the Pay Now button below the bill and fill the captcha.
STEP 4 - Your account details will appear with the bill amount. Enter the amount equal to the bill in Enter Amount To Pay.
STEP 5 - Click Proceed and complete the payment using UPI, debit card or credit card.
Consumers can also pay through the UPPCL Consumer app by opening the PayBill/Recharge option, entering the account number, mobile number, email or meter number, and verifying the details. Payment apps like BHIM UPI and PhonePe can also be used, but the payment may take some time to update on the department server.
Benefits of UP Prepaid Smart Meter Yojana
Prepaid smart meters bring benefits for both consumers and the power department:
- Consumers can track their actual electricity consumption online without manual meter reading, and recharge with amounts as small as ₹ 50.
- The department gets exact consumption data, which reduces billing errors and disputes.
- Line losses of discoms come down, which helps in reducing electricity rates over time.
- Power theft is detected easily because any tampering with the smart meter is reported with proof.
Official Website and Smart Meter Recharge
Consumers can visit the official UPPCL website at uppcl.org for scheme details, circulars and smart meter information. Smart meter prepaid recharge and bill payment can be done on the UPPCL consumer portal at consumer.uppcl.org.
For more state schemes, check the Uttar Pradesh Government Schemes List. The central government is also working on similar technology to reduce power theft and improve metering across the country.
FAQ's
Is UP Prepaid Smart Meter Yojana still running in 2026?
Yes. UPPCL continues to install prepaid smart meters, and all new electricity connections in Uttar Pradesh are being issued with prepaid smart meters only.
How many smart meters have been installed in Uttar Pradesh?
Around 82 lakh smart meters have been installed in the state so far, of which more than 75 lakh are smart prepaid meters.
How can I pay my prepaid smart meter bill?
From June 2026, prepaid meter consumers get bills through SMS and WhatsApp. The bill can be paid through the UPPCL SMART app, UPPCL Consumer app or payment apps like BHIM UPI and PhonePe.
Can I recharge my prepaid smart meter with a small amount?
Yes. UPPCL provides the facility to recharge prepaid meters in advance even with a small amount of ₹ 50.
Which documents are required for a smart meter connection?
Consumers can submit Aadhaar card, PAN card, ration card, driving licence, voter card or bank passbook as identity proof.
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