On 18th October 2024, a national level workshop was organized for Accelerating Smart Meter Deployment under RDSS. It was held at the REC Auditorium, facilitated by REC under the aegis of Ministry of Power and supported by EGSM, PFC & Prayas( Energy Group). The workshop was chaired by the Sh. Shashank Misra, IAS, Joint Secretary (Distribution), Ministry of Power emphasizing the government's commitment to advancing smart metering infrastructure under the RDSS scheme. The event saw active participation from over 280 personnels with 100 DISCOM personnel, including around 6 MDs of key DISCOMs, 4 Directors from ERCs, alongside key persons two of leading AMISPs (Genus & Intellismart) and 70 AMISP & Industry Persons. This gathering fostered collaborative discussions on smart meter implementation, operational challenges, and strategies to enhance consumer experience, driving India's power sector transformation.