Bhubaneswar: TP Central Odisha Distribution Ltd. (TPCODL), a joint venture between Tata Power and the Government of Odisha, today inaugurated a 33kV line electricity supply connection from Mania to Tangi Primary Sub-station at Tangi in Cuttack district to enhance the reliability and creating a more robust network in the area.
This new 33 KV line from 132/33 kV Mania to Tangi will enhance the reliability of power supply in Tangi, Chhatia and Badachana areas benefitting over 30,000 customers spread across 280 villages under 32 gram panchayats. TPCODL has commissioned the network augmentation initiative under its capex programme.
With the new linking the Tangi PSS will now have dual supply source along with the existing line from CDR Grid, reducing chances of power interruption in the region.
Shri Prafulla Mallick, Hon’ble Minister, Department of Steel, Mines and Works, Government of Odisha, inaugurated the new 33kV link in presence of Shri Pradeep Amat, Hon’ble Minister, Department of Forest & Environment, Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water, and I&PR, GoO; Er. PritiranjanGharai, Hon’ble Minister, Department of Rural Development and Technical Education, GoO; and Shri Prashant Behera, Hon’ble MLA, Salipur. Senior officials of TPCODL too were present during the inauguration event held in Tangi.
“TPCODL has always focussed on network augmentationand enhancing reliability & this is a step forward in that direction.”said Mr M. Shenbagam, CEO, TPCODL.
