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Rajasthan to Deploy AI‑Driven Systems in Jaipur, Jodhpur, Ajmer to Curb Power Theft
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 04:00 PM
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Rajasthan plans to modernise its power distribution in Jaipur, Jodhpur and Ajmer using AI, machine‑learning and real‑time automation to tackle theft, line loss and grid imbalance.
The state electricity board of Rajasthan announced a high‑tech overhaul of its distribution network in three key regions – Jaipur, Jodhpur and Ajmer. The initiative will embed artificial intelligence, machine‑learning algorithms and real‑time automation into the existing grid to detect and prevent illegal connections, reduce line losses and maintain balance across the system.
Under the plan, each of the three DISCOMs will receive a dedicated control centre equipped with AI‑powered monitoring tools that continuously analyse consumption patterns. Anomalies such as sudden spikes or irregular draw will trigger alerts, enabling rapid response by field teams.
Officials said the move aims to safeguard revenue, improve supply reliability and set a benchmark for other states. Implementation is slated to begin later this year, with pilot projects rolling out across the three districts before a full‑scale rollout.
The project also includes training for technical staff on handling the new digital platforms, ensuring that the technology is effectively integrated into day‑to‑day operations.
If successful, Rajasthan’s AI‑driven grid could become a model for modernising India’s power infrastructure, addressing chronic issues of theft and inefficiency that have long plagued the sector.
Under the plan, each of the three DISCOMs will receive a dedicated control centre equipped with AI‑powered monitoring tools that continuously analyse consumption patterns. Anomalies such as sudden spikes or irregular draw will trigger alerts, enabling rapid response by field teams.
Officials said the move aims to safeguard revenue, improve supply reliability and set a benchmark for other states. Implementation is slated to begin later this year, with pilot projects rolling out across the three districts before a full‑scale rollout.
The project also includes training for technical staff on handling the new digital platforms, ensuring that the technology is effectively integrated into day‑to‑day operations.
If successful, Rajasthan’s AI‑driven grid could become a model for modernising India’s power infrastructure, addressing chronic issues of theft and inefficiency that have long plagued the sector.