Dy CM Reviews Energy Department Preparedness for Summer & Kalbaisakhi; Stresses Consumer Service and Safety

Bhubaneswar, May 2026 : Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister, Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment, Energy Shri Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo today chaired a high-level review meeting of the Energy Department at Lok Seva Bhawan. The meeting was attended by the Additional Chief Secretary, Energy, Shri Vishal Kumar Dev, CMD OPTCL, Shri Bhaskar Jyoti Sarma and CEOs of all DISCOMs of Odisha.

Reviewing the preparedness for the upcoming summer season and Kalbaisakhi storms, the Deputy Chief Minister Shri Singh Deo directed DISCOMs to ensure uninterrupted and quality power supply across the State. He emphasized that all complaints from consumers must be treated on an urgent basis and resolved within stipulated timelines. DISCOMs were instructed to use only qualitative accessories and materials in maintenance and restoration work to prevent recurring faults and enhance system reliability.

Stressing the need for consumer-centric service delivery, Shri Singh Deo directed that employees at all levels must respond to consumers politely and proactively. To strengthen grievance redressal, he ordered an increase in the number of dedicated teams for taking up consumer grievances.

The Deputy Chief Minister also reviewed public safety aspects related to electrical infrastructure. He issued clear instructions regarding the installation of hoardings and billboards near power lines and installations. DISCOMs, in coordination with urban local bodies, have been asked to ensure strict adherence to structural safety norms of all hoardings and billboards to prevent accidents during high winds and Kalbaisakhi storms.

Shri Singh Deo reiterated the Government’s commitment to provide 24×7 reliable power to the people of Odisha and directed all officials to remain on high alert during the summer months. The Energy Department and DISCOMs were asked to submit weekly compliance reports on the action points discussed.