THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU

BHUBANESWAR, MAY 8, 2026

In a major push towards strengthening rural power infrastructure in Odisha, TP Northern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPNODL), a joint venture between Tata Power and the Government of Odisha,  has commissioned a new 33/11 KV 10 MVA Primary Substation at Deuli in Mayurbhanj district.

The facility was virtually inaugurated by Odisha’s Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, marking a significant milestone in the region’s infrastructure and energy development.

The newly commissioned substation is expected to transform the power scenario for more than 15,000 families across six Panchayats — Chuhata, Kanimahuli, Nuagaon, Jhaliamara, Alakuda and Deuli. The project will help enhance voltage quality, ensure stable power supply for domestic and agricultural use, reduce power interruptions significantly, and strengthen support for education, healthcare and local livelihoods.

During the virtual inauguration ceremony, Deputy CM Singh Deo, who also holds the Energy portfolio, stressed that the strengthened grid infrastructure would pave the way for modern and sustainable energy solutions in rural Odisha.

 “This substation does more than strengthen the local grid; it empowers households to embrace sustainable solutions,” said Deputy CM Singh Deo. “I encourage consumers to leverage the PM Suryaghar: Muft Bijli Yojana to reduce costs and promote clean energy across the state,” he added.

State Housing & Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mohapatra highlighted that reliable electricity remains the backbone of rural development and directly improves the quality of life in Mayurbhanj.

TPNODL CEO Gajanan Kale reaffirmed the company’s commitment to consumer welfare, stating that the Deuli substation project is a strategic initiative aimed at meeting the region’s growing energy demands.

The project was overseen by senior TPNODL officials, including Chief-Projects Pradeep Kumar Mohanty and Superintending Engineer Debadatta Panda who ensured that the facility was developed to the highest standards for stabilizing the regional power network.