Tata Power-led power distribution companies (Discoms) have invested Rs 4,245 crore in infrastructure expansion and network upgrades in Odisha over the past 3-4 years, the company announced on Friday.
The investment supports the operations of four Discoms in joint ventures with the government of Odisha: TP Central Odisha Distribution (TPCODL), TP Western Odisha Distribution (TPWODL), TP Southern Odisha Distribution (TPSODL), and TP Northern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPNODL). Collectively, these entities serve over 9 million customers across the state.
A significant portion of the total investment, amounting to Rs 1,232 crore, has been allocated through various government-backed schemes. This funding has facilitated the laying of 2,177 circuit kilometres.
Additionally, 30,230 distribution transformers have been added to enhance the reliability of the distribution network in both rural and urban areas.
The company has also commissioned 166 new primary substations (PSS), 55 percent of which are automated.
These developments have resulted in an average of 23.68 hours of power supply per day in urban areas and 21.98 hours in rural areas, surpassing the national averages.
Moreover, these network improvements have contributed to a reduction in Aggregate Transmission and Distribution (AT&C) losses, which averaged 17.79 percent in Odisha during the financial year 2023-24.
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