Wins 15 gold and 5 silver awards; receives second-highest Team Participation Award

 

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU

BHUBANESWAR, OCTOBER 5, 2026

TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL), a joint venture between Tata Power and the Government of Odisha, has won 20 awards, including 15 Gold and 5 Silver, at the 8th Chapter Convention on Quality Concepts (CCQC 2026), organised by the Quality Circle Forum of India (QCFI), Bhubaneswar Chapter.

Held on September 26–27 at the SOA University campus in Bhubaneswar, CCQC 2026 brought together organisations and quality teams to showcase innovative practices, structured problem-solving approaches and improvement initiatives under the theme “Leading with Quality for Sustainable Growth and Self-Reliance.”

TPCODL participated with 20 teams, with all teams presenting their projects at the convention. The projects addressed operational and business challenges through structured problem-solving, innovative approaches and practical solutions aimed at enhancing efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability.

TPCODL also received the Second-Highest Team Participation Award, recognising the company’s strong emphasis on Total Employee Involvement (TEI) and employee-led improvement initiatives.

Commenting on the achievement, Gajanan S. Kale, CEO, TPCODL, said, “The recognition at CCQC 2026 reflects the commitment and collective efforts of our teams towards continuous improvement. It reinforces our focus on innovation, operational excellence and delivering better outcomes for our customers and stakeholders.”

The achievement further strengthens TPCODL’s ongoing Total Quality Management (TQM) journey, with a focus on structured problem-solving, employee participation, innovation and process excellence. Through employee-led Quality and Improvement Projects, the company provides its teams with a platform to identify challenges, develop practical solutions and drive improvements across its operations.

TPCODL continues to strengthen a quality-driven culture that encourages employee participation and innovation, while supporting operational excellence and sustainable growth.