Bhubaneswar, July 18: Chief Secretary Anu Garg today reviewed the performance of the State's four power distribution companies-TPCODL, TPNODL, TPSODL and TPWODL-during the board meetings of the DISCOMs.

The review focused on renewable energy initiatives, operational efficiency, network strengthening and smart metering.

Among others, Vishal Kumar Dev, Additional Chief Secretary, Energy Department, and the board members, Managing Directors, CEOs, CFOs of all four DISCOMs attended the meeting.

Reviewing the progress under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG-MBY), the Chief Secretary appreciated all four DISCOMs for their remarkable performance in promoting rooftop solar installations.

Odisha has achieved a total of 1,56,606 rooftop solar installations, including 92,280 installations under PMSG-MBY and 64,326 under the ULA Scheme, placing the State among the top ten performers in the country under the flagship programme.

The Chief Secretary also directed the DISCOMs to expedite implementation of the              PM-KUSUM 2.0 scheme to further strengthen renewable energy adoption across the State. The DISCOMs were commended for receiving Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) awards during the 'Month of Solar Campaign' for outstanding performance in solar applications, installations and inspections under PMSG-MBY.

The Board appreciated the sustained reduction in Aggregate Technical and Commercial (AT&C) losses across all four DISCOMs since their takeover, reflecting continuous improvements in operational efficiency and financial performance.

The meeting also reviewed the reliability of power supply across the State. The DISCOMs were appreciated for ensuring uninterrupted, safe and reliable electricity supply during RathYatra 2026, effective management of peak power demand, achieving a zero Power Transformer (PTR) failure rate, and registering consistent year-on-year improvements in key reliability indices.

The Board reviewed the capital expenditure undertaken by the four DISCOMs over the last five years and noted its positive impact on safety, infrastructure development, load growth and the overall reliability of the power distribution network. These investments have significantly strengthened the State's power infrastructure and improved service delivery.

To further leverage the benefits of smart metering, all Government electricity connections will be converted from post-paid to pre-paid smart meters with effect from August 2026. Government consumers adopting pre-paid smart metering will be eligible for a 4 per cent rebate on their monthly electricity bills.