Tata Power takes over power distribution in Western and Southern Odisha

Tata Power has taken over the management and operation of Odisha’s power distribution utilities Western Electricity Supply Company of Odisha Limited (WESCO) and Southern Electricity Supply Company of Odisha Limited (SOUTHCO) upon completion of the sale process. WESCO and SOUTHCO will now operate as TP Western Odisha Distribution Limited (TPWODL) and TP Southern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPSODL) respectively. As per the order issued by the Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission, Tata Power holds 51 per cent of equity with management control, while GRIDCO holds the remaining 49 per cent equity stake in the company. TPWODL and TPSODL will be responsible for the distribution and retail supply of electricity in five circles of WESCO and six circles of SOUTHCO respectively.