During its meeting on Monday, the Odisha Distribution Reforms Committee, led by Chief Secretary Pradeep Jena, sanctioned an expenditure of Rs. 6,283 crore.
According to a press release from the state government, “the committee has reviewed the Action Plan and Detailed Project Report (DPR) to be submitted to Ministry of Power, Government of India under Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) and accorded in principal approval for the outlay of Rs 6,283 crore.
“Out of the total outlay, Centre shall fund Rs 3,942 crore and the rest amount of Rs 2,341 crore will be borne by the State exchequer,” the statement added.
Chief Secretary Pradeep Jena emphasised creating a cyclone-resistant network in the coastline region, which is most susceptible to cyclone damage, as well as a power distribution network during the meeting.
The Cyclone Resilient Network, which will guarantee continuous power supply to crucial installations including hospitals, evacuation centres, water supply points, emergency control rooms, and administrative buildings, will be built with roughly 70% of the money.
The goal of the revamped distribution sector scheme (RDSS), according to a statement, is to increase supply quality and dependability, operational effectiveness, and financial sustainability by giving DISCOMs financial support to upgrade their power distribution infrastructure.
Prasanta Patnaik