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Electrification of 48,231 Anganwadi Centres and 13,120 primary schools at Rs 161.42 crore was also approved by the Cabinet. It decided to instal 9,000 distribution transformers, 70 prefabricated compact substations and 11 power transformers, besides repairing 4,200 damaged transformers for Rs 250.08 crore for improving voltage stability and reducing power distribution losses.<\/p>\n<p><mark>Approval was also given for installing 6,20,100 smart meters to improve billing process and energy accounting, thereby reducing commercial losses. Administrative approval was given to estimate for project preparation and implementation of an Asian  Bank-aided project to improve secondary roads of the state.<\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Assam Cabinet gave its nod to various measures for improving power connectivity in the state, including expansion of the electrification Network. 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