Odisha’s discoms, led by Tata Power, have successfully reduced their AT&C losses by 10%, making them a national model for other discoms to follow.

Tata Power’s distribution companies in Odisha, Tata Power Odisha Distribution Limited (TPODL) and Central Electricity Supply Utility of Odisha (CESU), have achieved a significant reduction in Aggregate Technical and Commercial (AT&C) losses. The losses have been cut by 10% in the last year, making them a model for other distribution companies in the country. AT&C losses refer to the difference between the amount of electricity supplied and the amount of electricity billed to consumers. The reduction in losses is attributed to the implementation of various measures, including the installation of smart meters, improvement in metering infrastructure, and the use of advanced technology to detect and prevent theft. The companies have also increased their focus on customer service, with a significant reduction in complaints and an improvement in customer satisfaction. The success of TPODL and CESU has been recognized at the national level, with the companies being awarded for their efforts to reduce AT&C losses.