Tata Power, in collaboration with Odisha Discom TPNODL, brings clean power to 42 tribal villages in Odisha’s heartlands

In a tale resonating with hope and progress, Tata Power-led Odisha Discom – TP Northern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPNODL) has embarked on a transformative journey to bring light to the lives of tribal communities in the heartlands of Odisha. Aligned with the government’s ‘Biju Gram Jyoti Yojana’, TPNODL has emerged as a beacon of light, empowering 2,300 families in remote forest areas of Simlipal Reserve, Mayurbhanj District, and Kolharoida, Joda, Keonjhar District, through the deployment of 18 solar microgrids and standalone systems. Approximately 42 mountainous and inaccessible villages of Astakuanara, Gudagudia, and Bareipani Gram Panchayat are set to benefit from this electrification initiative.

On Republic Day, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Odisha Shri Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the microgrids in a virtual ceremony, dedicating the service to the general public. Dignitaries present included Shri Ashok Chandra Panda, Hon’ble Minister of Science & Technology, Public Enterprises, Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disability, Government of Odisha; Shri Vineet Bharadwaj, IAS, Collector & District Magistrate of Mayurbhanj District; Shri Diptiman Bal, Advisor, Rural Electrification (ODSSP); Shri Bhaskar Sarkar, CEO – TPNODL; Smt. Bharati Hansdah, President – Jillaparishad, Mayurbhanj, along with other government and TPNODL officials, and local villagers.

Furthermore, in a commitment to nurturing local talent and fostering self-reliance, TPNODL has partnered with Divine Engineering College, Rairangpur, to offer residential training courses to approximately 40 tribal youths, ensuring proper maintenance and performance of the solar installations.

Taking a holistic approach to sustainable development, TPNODL also plans to establish a dedicated solar equipment spare part market to enhance accessibility and provide timely maintenance support in Mayurbhanj District.

Tata Power envisions a future where every corner of Odisha shines bright with the promise of electricity.