Deputy Chief Minister reviews the summer preparations of the Energy Department

Bhubaneswar, April, 2026 : The Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Empowerment and Energy, Shri Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, reviewed the preparations of the Energy Department for power supply during the summer season. He directed the Energy Department to ensure that the power service remains normal during the summer season and there is no disruption in it.

The department has made efforts to meet the demand keeping in mind the peak demand during the summer season. So far, the maximum demand for the month of April is 6087 MW, which is being met very successfully. The maximum demand in May is expected to be 6200 MW and in June it is expected to be 6100 MW. Compared to last year, the power demand in April has increased by 2%.

Discussions have been held with OHPC to maximize the hydro power generation in the state during the peak season in the coming summer months. Similarly, the department has maintained coordination with thermal power plants. Along with this, power banking arrangements have been made. Discussions are underway with RSP for purchase of 50 to 100 MW of power. Along with this, arrangements have been made to purchase power from Power Exchange as per the requirement to meet the demand of the state.

Steps have been taken by the department to further strengthen the customer service system. The capacity of the call center has been increased from 100 to 150 logins per day. Missed-call and single-click facilities have been introduced so that the consumers can get live information about power service disruptions immediately. Online complaint registration has been made easy through IVRS, website, app and self-service. Advance information about power cuts is being given through social media platforms, SMS, WhatsApp and local announcements.
Deputy Chief Minister Shri Singh Deo has directed in the meeting to take immediate steps to resolve any complaint regarding power disruption from any part of the state. He has asked to be vigilant so that power service is not disrupted during the intense heat. Again instructed that, no power disconnection for unpaid bills of domestic household consumers in this scorching heat. Additional Chief Secretary of the Energy Department Shri Vishal Kumar Dev, CMD OPTCL Shri Bhaskar Jyoti Sharma, MD GRIDCO Shri Satya Priya Rath, senior officers of the Energy Department, CEO’s of DISCOMS, senior officers from GRIDCO, OPTCL, OHPC were present in the review meeting.

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