Burla, 16 April 2026: In a significant step towards enhancing power reliability, TP Western Odisha Distribution Limited (TPWODL) has successfully commissioned a new alternative 33kV underground line connecting Jail Chowk Power Sub-Station (PSS) to Badabazar PSS.
Earlier, Badabazar PSS—one of the primary power supply sources for Sambalpur was dependent on a single 33kV Cheruapada feeder from Ganeshnagar Grid Sub-Station (GSS). This feeder also supplied electricity to other substations such as Cheruapada PSS, Kainsir PSS, and several extra high-tension (EHT) consumers. As a result, any maintenance work or fault in this line often caused widespread power disruptions across Sambalpur town, including Badabazar, the Samaleswari Temple area, and major commercial zones.
To address this challenge, TPWODL has developed an alternative (N-1) power supply system by laying a 3.2 km underground (UG) cable between Jail Chowk PSS and Badabazar PSS. In simple terms, this ensures that if one power line fails, electricity can be supplied through another route, significantly reducing interruptions and improving supply reliability.
Despite multiple challenges such as planned shutdowns, Right of Way (RoW) constraints, and difficult terrain conditions, team TPWODL executed the work successfully. A major obstacle was encountered at a rocky cliff location, where initial attempts were unsuccessful. However, through detailed planning and technical innovation, the team identified an alternative solution and completed the work.
The project has been implemented with an investment of ₹3.37 crore and will benefit around 15,000 consumers of Badabazar, Motijharan, Cheruapada and Balibandha areas, including high-tension (HT) users. With the commissioning of this new underground line, residents and businesses in Sambalpur can now expect more stable power supply and faster restoration during outages.
This achievement highlights TPWODL’s strong execution capability and its continued commitment to providing reliable and uninterrupted power supply to its consumers.
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