Draft:Tpsodl

About TPSODL
TP Southern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPSODL) is a joint venture between Tata Power, India's largest integrated power company, and the Government of Odisha is one of the youngest organizations in the Indian energy distribution landscape. With state-of-the-art infrastructure, coupled with cutting-edge technology, TPSODL delivers reliable and sustainable power solutions to some of the remotest parts of Odisha. It serves over 94.38 people with a consumer base of 22.70 lakh spread across an area of 48,752 sq. km in eight southern districts of the state, consisting of largely hilly, remote, and rural belts.

History
Tata Power Limited, a subsidiary of Tata Group, took over the management of Southco. Tata Power holds 51 percent equity with management control and the State-owned GRIDCO will have the remaining 49 percent equity stake in the company. The company retained all the existing employees of SOUTHCO and will govern them by their existing policy structure. Tata Power has received a license for 25 years. TPSODL carries the business of Distribution and Retail Supply of electricity in the eight districts of Odisha namely Ganjam, Gajapati, Kandhamal, Boudh, Rayagada, Koraput, Nabarangpur, and Malkanagiri. There are 135 sections, 51 sub-divisions, 19 divisions, 6 circles and one corporate office functioning under its administrative control and spread over these districts.