Bhubaneswar, April 23:Odisha's Chief Secretary, Anu Garg, conducted a review of the state's power distribution companies (DISCOMs), assessing their performance, operational efficiency, and ongoing initiatives. The review focused on key players such as TP Northern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPNODL), TP Southern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPSODL), TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL), and TP Western Odisha Distribution Limited (TPWODL).
The discussion covered crucial topics including power supply reliability, loss reduction strategies, customer service improvements, and infrastructure development. These measures are intended to ensure an uninterrupted and efficient electricity supply across Odisha.
The state is making significant strides in the transition to clean energy, propelled by thePM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG-MBY), launched on February 13, 2024, with an outlay of ₹75,021 crore. This ambitious initiative, set to continue until FY27, aims to boost clean energy adoption in Odisha.
To accelerate the use of rooftop solar energy, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy introduced theUtility-Led Aggregation Scheme (ULA), launched in Odisha in November 2025. The scheme offers domestic consumers with a 1 kW connected load the opportunity to install rooftop solar systems for just ₹1,875, making it highly affordable.
As of the latest report, Odisha has seen remarkable progress in solar installation under these schemes. A total of 55,888 installations have been completed under PMSG-MBY, while the ULA scheme has contributed 29,000 installations, bringing the total number of rooftop solar systems in the state to 84,888. Notably, Odisha leads the nation in ULA scheme installations, demonstrating the state's effective implementation strategy and the growing participation of consumers in renewable energy adoption.
Odisha has set an ambitious target of installing rooftop solar systems in 3 lakh households. So far, the state has achieved 83,979 installations, with plans to accelerate the pace to 25,000 installations per month in the coming phases. In support of this initiative, District Collectors from Cuttack and Ganjam have provided financial and administrative backing to the villages of Matiakhal (200 households), Olaba (41 households), and Debabhuin (29 households), benefiting a total of 280 households. This initiative, which began in February 2026, has successfully ensured that these households receive electricity with zero monthly bills, improving their quality of life while reducing financial burdens.
The operational efficiency of Odisha's DISCOMs has resulted in a significant reduction in Aggregate Technical and Commercial (AT&C) losses, dropping from 29.5% in FY 2019-20 to 14.6% in FY 2025-26. TPNODL ranked 2nd, and TPCODL ranked 4th in the Distribution Utilities Ranking for Non-Urban Distribution Utilities. Moreover, there has been no increase in retail electricity tariffs over the past five years.
In line with its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, Odisha's DISCOMs have spent ₹17 crore in FY 2025-26, with plans to invest ₹20 crore in FY 2026-27. These funds are directed toward improving healthcare access in remote regions, including the deployment of 16 mobile health dispensaries, with an additional four planned for FY 2026-27. Additionally, the state has established 20 vocational training centers in FY 2025-26, which will increase to 24 in FY 2026-27, aimed at boosting employability in the region.
During the review, the Chief Secretary urged the DISCOMs to promptly address public grievances related to power supply and to maintain high standards of quality and safety in their services. She also stressed the importance of schemes like PM Surya Gharin promoting clean energy access and emphasized the need to ramp up CSR activities to further support the state's development.
