Balasore – August 06, 2025 – TP Northern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPNODL), a joint venture of Tata Power & the Government of Odisha, continues to redefine power distribution excellence across Northern Odisha serving over 99 lakh citizens with a consumer base of 19.9 lakh across 27,920 sq. km.
In just four years since inception, TPNODL has emerged as one of the national leaders in operational excellence, securing an A+ rating in the Ministry of Power’s Integrated Ranting of Distribution Utilities in FY24. This recognition reflects unwavering commitment towards safety, reliability & customer-centric innovations.
With a cumulative capex of ₹1295.27 Cr. until FY25, TPNODL has invested ₹137.74 Cr. in safety & Security compliance through key initiatives like installation of 2,850+ DTR fencing & 54 Nos. PSS boundary walls (Out of 60 Unfenced), 1036.65 Km Defective service cable replacement, establishment of Fire Pump House – Water Hydrant System at central stores. Additionally, 12,500+ interposing Poles were installed to ensure safe clearances, while Safety HOTT (Hands On Technical Training) was set up at all the 5 Circles (1 in each circle) & LOTO (Lockout/tagout) systems are deployed for ensuring safety during work execution. Drone driven safety surveillance, digital permit-to-work, usage of safety PPE by workforce, safety zone creation at work site and mandatory safety training for each & every staff member reflects TPNODL’s “Safety First” approach. On efficiency, ₹126.55 Cr. was invested in loss reduction, including conversion of 1,343.65km of LT bare conductors to insulated lines, reducing technical losses and boosting safety. Establishment of a Meter Testing Lab ensuring accuracy, reliability & compliance in energy measurement and installation of 2.9 Lakhs of Smart Meters empowering consumers with real-time energy usage data and enabling remote monitoring and billing.
To strengthen network reliability & to meet growing demand, TPNODL has invested ₹324.36 Cr. in reliability & ₹330.38 Cr. in load growth initiatives. Reliability works include upgradation of 31 primary substations, refurbishing 550 distribution transformers, installation of 227 auto reclosers, 1540 fault passage indicators & 4055 LV (Low Voltage) protection units. Fault detection & service continuity have also been improved with the introduction of voltage regulators, FLC (Fault Location Cell) Vans, GIS (Geographic Information System) mapping, mobile transformer trolleys & ultrasound scanning. To cater load growth, TPNODL has augmented 26 power transformers & 676 distribution transformers, installed 363 new DTRs & 14 new PTRs & also added 301.01 Ckm of 11 KV and 128.88 Ckm of 33 KV lines. LT network has been expanded by 174.87 km, including conversion of 77 single-phase Distribution Transformers to three-phase, providing sturdy infrastructure for industrial growth & rural electrification. To ensure disaster resilience network especially in coastal belt and in flood-
Prone areas, elevated towers & spun concrete poles are installed to ensure uninterrupted power supply.
TPNODL is focused on safety, smart infrastructure & network reliability towards its mission to deliver world-class power distribution across Northern Odisha. Leveraging advanced technologies, proactive safety practices & scalable infrastructure, it is meeting today’s energy needs while future-proofing the region through loss reduction by smart engineering, planning & field execution. With resilience, responsibility & reliability at its core, TPNODL continues to set new benchmarks in operational excellence & customer-centric innovation.
Commenting on the journey so far, Mr. Gajanan S. Kale, CEO, TPNODL, said, “Our mission goes beyond supplying electricity. We are building a resilient, future-ready power ecosystem that empowers communities and drives regional growth. By prioritizing safety, reliability and infrastructure expansion, we are meeting the evolving needs of Northern Odisha. These milestones reflect our team’s commitment and stakeholder trust. As Odisha advances towards sustainable growth, TPNODL remains committed towards operational excellence and customer-centric, climate-resilient solutions.”
TPNODL’s success is a testament to the power of public-private partnership. With cutting-edge technology, community engagement and a relentless focus on excellence, it has become a blueprint for distribution reform nationwide.
