India Power to invest Rs 150 crore to take over distribution franchise for SBPDCL

27 Feb 2014 Evaluate

India Power Corporation (formerly DPSC) is set to invest Rs 150 crore over two years in Gaya with a view to take over the distribution franchise for the South Bihar Power Distribution Company (SBPDCL) for Gaya, BodhGaya, Manpur and adjoining areas. The company will begin operations from March 1, 2014.

The Franchisee’s responsibilities will include distribution of power, as well as issuing new connections, metering, billing and collection, the maintenance and up-gradation of the distribution network, and attending to customer grievances.

India Power Corporation (Bodh Gaya) has been formed to cater the work related to this distribution franchise. The company will be handling more than 100,000 consumers with a variety of power needs, including agricultural, commercial and domestic load.

Besides, new meters will be installed for all connections as part of the upgrade process to the new Smart Grid system, which will enable more accurate metering. These meters will conform to SBPDCL specifications and tested at the point of manufacture. Customer care centres, under dedicated zone-wise customer relationship officers, shall be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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NTPC 321.25
Tata Power 365.50
Power Grid Corp 298.65
Adani Power 549.30
Torrent Power 1422.90
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