THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU

BALESHWAR, OCTOBER 4, 2026

With northern Odisha gearing up for Durga Puja celebrations marked by large community gatherings, illuminated pandals and heightened festive activity, TP Northern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPNODL) has stepped up preparedness measures to ensure safe, reliable and quality power supply across the region.

With electricity demand expected to rise at puja pandals and temporary electrical installations becoming more widespread during the festivities, TPNODL is working in coordination with puja committees, local administrations and field teams to facilitate authorised temporary connections and promote adherence to electrical safety norms.

The distribution company has advised puja committees to obtain authorised temporary electricity connections through the prescribed process, based on their actual load requirements, and to submit applications well in advance. For assistance, committees can contact TPNODL’s 24x7 customer care numbers 1912 and 1800-3456-718, visit the company’s website or approach their nearest electricity office.

Organisers have also been cautioned against improper connections, overloading and unauthorised modifications to electrical installations, which can pose serious risks during crowded festivities.

 “Durga Puja is a festival that brings families and communities together, and our priority is to ensure that these celebrations remain safe and uninterrupted. We urge all puja committees to obtain authorised temporary electricity connections and strictly avoid any unauthorised means of power supply,” Dushyant Kumar Tyagi, CEO, TPNODL, said.

 “Electrical installations at pandals should be carried out safely and in accordance with prescribed safety standards. We are working closely with organisers and the local administration to support safe and reliable power supply throughout the festive season,” he added.

TPNODL has advised puja committees to engage qualified electrical personnel for installing and maintaining electrical arrangements at pandals. Organisers have been asked to ensure proper insulation and secure wiring, while keeping electrical equipment away from water and other potential hazards.

The company has also stressed that pandals should be erected at a safe distance from overhead electrical wires and other electrical infrastructure. Regular inspection of electrical installations has been recommended throughout the festive period to identify and address potential hazards.

In addition, puja committees have been advised to ensure the availability of fire extinguishers, adequate emergency access and appropriate evacuation arrangements at the pandal premises.

TPNODL has urged consumers and visitors not to touch damaged, exposed or sparking wires or electrical equipment. Any unsafe electrical condition should be reported immediately through the company’s 24x7 call centre at 1912 or 1800-3456-718, or at the nearest electricity office.

The company said it remains committed to maintaining safe, reliable and quality power supply across northern Odisha, with safety at the core of its operations. Continued coordination with local administrations, puja committees and other stakeholders, it said, will remain central to ensuring safe and responsible Durga Puja celebrations across the region.