THEBUSINESSBYTES
BUREAU
PURI,
SEPTEMBER 11, 2026
Recognising its
unwavering commitment to service excellence and public safety, TP Central
Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL), a joint venture of Tata Power and the
Government of Odisha, has been conferred the prestigious ‘Ratha Seva Samman’
for ensuring uninterrupted, reliable and safe power supply during the
world-famous Rath Yatra 2026 in Puri. The recognition honours TPCODL’s
meticulous planning, operational preparedness and round-the-clock efforts that
supported the smooth and safe conduct of the nine-day festival of Mahaprabhu
Jagannath, attended by millions of devotees.
The honour was
conferred during the 6th Ratha Seva Samman ceremony, organised by Shri
Srikhetra Suchana at Puri Town Hall, in recognition of TPCODL’s significant
contribution to the smooth, disciplined and successful conduct of the festival.
The Ratha Seva Samman
was presented by Odisha’s Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan. Smrutiranjan
Swain, Superintending Engineer (SE), TPCODL, Puri, received the honour on
behalf of the entire Puri Division team.
TPCODL’s successful
management of the power supply during Rath Yatra 2026 was backed by more than six
months of meticulous planning, proactive infrastructure preparedness,
preventive maintenance and round-the-clock deployment of officers, engineers
and field personnel. These concerted efforts ensured reliable electricity
supply and enhanced public safety during one of Odisha’s largest and most
significant religious gatherings, which witnessed the presence of millions of
devotees.
The ceremony was attended by MP (Puri Lok Sabha) Dr. Sambit Patra, MP (Rajya Sabha) Subhashish Khuntia, former MLA of Puri Jayanta Kumar Sarangi, Inspector General of Police (Central Range) Satyajit Nayak, along with distinguished servitors, public representatives and members of the intelligentsia.
The Ratha Seva Samman reaffirms TPCODL’s commitment to service excellence, operational preparedness and public safety. It also underscores the company’s continued endeavour to support Odisha’s rich cultural and spiritual heritage by delivering reliable, resilient and customer-centric power distribution services, particularly during events of immense public and cultural significance.
