UPERC Cuts Smart Prepaid Meter Prices Over 50% in UP
UPERC drastically reduces smart prepaid meter costs in UP, offers instalment plans, and assures refunds for excess charges. A major win for power consumers.
UPERC drastically reduces smart prepaid meter costs in UP, offers instalment plans, and assures refunds for excess charges. A major win for power consumers.
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