PANAJI
The State government has rolled out the ‘MhojoSmart Meter’ mobile application, enabling electricity consumers with smartmeters to monitor their power consumption, voltage levels and billing detailsthrough a single digital platform.
The application is designed to provideconsumers with greater transparency and control over electricity usage byoffering real-time consumption data and historical usage trends. Users can viewdaily, weekly and monthly consumption patterns, check past meter readings,access billing details and make bill payments or recharge prepaid balancesthrough the app.
The platform also allows consumers to managemultiple electricity connections under a single profile and receivenotifications, including alerts on consumption and maximum demand.
As per the electricity department, theapplication is intended to make smart meter data more accessible to consumersand help them better understand and manage their electricity consumption.
The app has been developed by EsyasoftTechnologies Pvt Ltd, with the department’s in-house IT team involved inmanaging the system. The department has maintained that safeguards have beenincorporated to ensure smooth functioning and minimise technical errors.
The rollout comes after the ElectricityDepartment installed smart meters for over one lakh consumers before suspendingfurther installations following strong public opposition to the initiative.
“By enabling users to track consumptionpatterns and access billing information, the platform could help householdsidentify periods of high electricity usage and make informed decisions tomanage their power consumption,” a department official said.
The department has positioned the digitalinitiative as a step towards improving transparency and strengthening consumeraccess to electricity-related services.
