Energy Department’s Standing Committee visits TPCODL’s Power Distribution Technology Centre
By Sushant Kumar Dalai
Bhubaneswar, May, 10 : A delegation from the Departmentally Related Standing Committee-X (Energy) of the Odisha Legislative Assembly visited the Power Distribution Technology Centre of TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL) at Power House Square, Bhubaneswar. The visit aimed to review the ongoing advancements in digital infrastructure and operational excellence in Odisha’s power distribution system.
The delegation was led by Shri Ranendra Pratap Swain, M.L.A., Chairman, Standing Committee-X (2025–26) with Shri Saroj Kumar Pradhan, M.L.A., Shri Dibya Shankar Mishra, M.L.A. and Shri Ramesh Chandra Behera, M.L.A. They were accompanied by Managing Director, GRIDCO, Senior officials of Energy department and Senior leadership team of TPCODL,
TPCODL officials welcomed the Committee and presented a live demonstration of the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) platform, which enables real-time power network monitoring, intelligent fault isolation and automated grid operations.
The Committee members were also shown the capabilities of the Power Distribution Technology Centre, which houses the Centralized Power System Control Centre (CPSCC) and strategically located Area Power System Control Centres (APSCCs). These advanced systems work together to ensure round-the-clock monitoring, seamless supply management, and rapid outage response across the TPCODL distribution network.
“Recognising the significant strides in technology, Shri Ranendra Pratap Swain, Chairman of the Committee, stated, ‘The deployment of advanced systems at the Power Distribution Technology Centre is truly commendable. This Centre is well-equipped to respond effectively to emergencies and disasters, including cyclones and even extremist threats.'”
Mr. Arvind Singh, CEO, TPCODL, expressing gratitude for the Committee’s visit and support, stated: “We are honoured to host the esteemed members of the Standing Committee and demonstrate the transformation taking place across Odisha’s power distribution sector. Their feedback is invaluable as we continue to strengthen our operations through innovation, technology and customer-centric service”
The visit reaffirmed TPCODL’s role in driving forward Odisha’s energy transition with a focus on reliability, digitization and transparency.
