The Business Bytes
TBB BUREAU
BHUBANESWAR, JAN 05, 2024
Tata Power-led Discom, TPWODL has taken a significant step towards empowering local manufacturers in the remotest villages of Odisha. One of the key outcomes of this collaboration is the setting up of a new Prestressed Concrete poles (PSC poles) manufacturing unit in Kalahandi district, established by Bibrat Kumar Nandi of Adheep Engineers & Construction.
PSC poles are low-maintenance poles made of cement concrete and are of a quality-assured range as per industry standards. These poles are extensively used in power distribution industry, for establishing electrical connections and fittings.
The unit, which commenced operations in March 2023, has a capacity of producing 2000 poles monthly. The unit provides livelihood to 25 local families and serves the network expansion projects of TPWODL, covering 48,373 sq. kms. across nine districts.
““We are delighted to be part of the industrial transformation of Odisha, which is fast becoming a leading industrial hub in the country. The new manufacturing units, like the one set up in Kalahandi, are a reflection of our commitment to the ‘Make in Odisha’ vision. We are not just creating infrastructure; we are building a legacy of progress and innovation to support local level entrepreneurship and industrialization, even in remote areas. This is just the beginning of a wider and more vibrant industrial era for Odisha, powered by strategic partnerships and a shared vision for growth and prosperity,” said Sanjay Banga, President -T&D, Tata Power.
Commenting on the association, Bibrat Kumar Nandi said, “We are thankful to TPWODL for providing us the support and encouragement to set up a PSC pole manufacturing unit at Junagarh in Kalahandi District.”
By empowering the local communities of Odisha, Tata Power aims to give back to the society and strengthen the state government’s vision by supporting local manufacturing and vendor development in the state.
As a part of its distribution business in Odisha, Tata Power operates four discoms — TPCODL, TPSODL, TPNODL and TPWODL — in a joint venture with the Government of Odisha. These discoms have collaborated with nearly 2000 local vendors and over 700 MSMEs across all the 30 districts of the State, generating substantial employment opportunities and improving regional infrastructure.
