The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) plans to transform its 'Model Section Offices' into 'Smart Section Offices' to keep up with changes in the power sector. An 11-member working group led by the Chief Engineer (Distribution - South) will draft the new plan. The goal is to have a modern, digitally ready section structure that meets rising power supply and service demands. KSEB’s December 12 order states that with more smart meters, Geographic Information System (GIS) asset mapping, revamped distribution schemes, and service moving online, a modern structure is needed. The board runs over 750 electrical section offices across Kerala, interacting with consumers daily. The current 'Model Section Office' model began over 15 years ago but now struggles to handle growth in energy demand, more consumers, electric vehicle charging, and solar power users ('solar prosumers'). The new smart sections will improve how advanced technologies are managed, increase efficiency, reduce losses, minimize billing and metering errors, and boost revenue. Under the smart meter plan, Phase 1 will cover government and high-tension (HT) consumers, plus KSEB’s system metering. All consumers will be included gradually. Besides studying the concept, the working group will create operating procedures, suggest an implementation plan, and design a pilot project. This move aims to future-proof Kerala’s power supply and services.