India Unveils AI-Powered Plan to Reduce Electricity Bills: Here’s How Technology Will Detect Faults and Curb Power Theft
The Government of India is preparing a major reform that could significantly lower electricity bills for millions of consumers. According to Shashank Mishra, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Power, the government will deploy Artificial Intelligence (AI) across the national power distribution network to reduce technical losses, prevent theft, and ensure efficient power usage.
AI Will Detect Faults and Reduce Wastage
Most households lose electricity due to issues like faulty wiring or earth leakage—problems that often go unnoticed. Mishra explains that AI systems will conduct daily automated monitoring, identifying:
Abnormal consumption patterns
Line faults
Leakage spots
Sudden variations in usage
AI will instantly alert electricity distribution companies (DISCOMs), ...









