The Assam cabinet approved the installation of 58 lakh smart metres by Assam Power Distribution Company Limited on Wednesday (APDCL).
Other significant decisions made by the Assam Cabinet included a new system for promoting ACS-APS, training of battalions, and the formation of committees for the celebration of Lachit Divas and the programme schedule.
According to the cabinet meeting, new arrangements will be made for battalion training in the state, with 34 retired army officers recruited for the training.
The recruited officers will be of the rank of Major or Colonel, Lieutenant Colonel.
It also decided to promote ACS-APS according to the promotional system of IAS-IPS.