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Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
33,000 tribal homes in Malwa-Nimar to get power connections
Indore: The Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PM JUGA) is set to provide permanent electricity connections to remote tribal areas in Malwa-Nimar including clusters of just five to seven houses located near rivers and mountains. The govt has allocated Rs 179 crore for this initiative, which will bring electricity to approximately 33,000 homes across 14 districts of western Madhya Pradesh. According to Madhya Pradesh Paschim Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Company, Indore, MD Anoop Kumar Singh, the company will work in all 14 districts of Indore and Ujjain divisions, excluding Agar, to provide electricity even to the most remote hamlets. The electrification project will benefit households in various districts ---Indore (85 homes in remote, hilly areas of Mhow), Dhar (3,454), Jhabua (2,000), Alirajpur (4,000), Khandwa (1,841), Khargone (5,760), Barwani (9,332), Burhanpur (2,384), Ujjain (52), Shajapur (10), Ratlam (2,263), Neemuch (25), Mandsaur (15), and Dewas (1,731). The project involves establishing 1,300 km of 11 kV lines, installing more than 2,000 transformers, and laying 2,423 km of low-tension lines. The company completed a comprehensive survey of tribal families in these remote areas under the supervision of the chief engineers of the Indore and Ujjain zones. New Transformers Installed Under RDSS Scheme: MPPKVVCL has installed 6,773 new transformers in fifteen districts by the end of July under the govt's flagship RDSS (Reforms-Based and Results-Linked Distribution Sector Scheme). These 100 kVA capacity transformers are aimed at enhancing capacity, reducing load on existing infrastructure, meeting future power demand, and decreasing line losses. The move will improve the quality of power supply for agriculture and enhance facilities for residential, industrial, and commercial areas. Approximately 400 transformers were installed in Indore city alone, and close to 1,100 in the Indore district. The installations also serve to separate mixed feeders in remote areas, ensuring 24-hour electricity for residential zones and a consistent 10-hour supply for agriculture.
Time of India
05-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Malwa-Nimar region sees 82k new electricity connections in six months; Indore leads with 24k
Indore: Madhya Pradesh Paschim Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Company (MPPKVVCL) significantly boosted its consumer services, providing 82,000 new electricity connections across the Malwa Nimar region during the first six months of the calendar year 2025. Indore district leads this expansion with the highest number of new connections, totalling 24,000. MPPKVVCL managing director Anoop Kumar Singh stated that between January 1 and June 30, electricity connections were provided to eligible consumers across all circles and districts based on demand. Indore's 24,000 new connections are the highest, followed by Ujjain district with 8,043 connections, securing the second position. Ratlam district ranks third with 4,866 new connections. Other districts in the region issued between 1,200 and 4,000 new service connections (NSCs) during this period. The company is facilitating easy access to new connections through its Urjas App, Urjas Portal, and the company website, allowing applicants to secure connections without needing to visit the office. Providing maximum electricity connections to the users minimises the chances of power theft, thus the legal actions, along with providing the consumers safe, uninterrupted, and quality supply, the senior officials said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Lifetime Office 365 prime software Download Undo Smart Meter Installations Cross 12.5 lakh in Malwa Nimar Indore: Madhya Pradesh Paschim Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Company has made significant strides in smart metering across the Malwa Nimar region, with installations nearing 12.5 lakh. Managing Director Anoop Kumar Singh highlighted that the Smart Meter Cell is diligently implementing the project as per regulatory guidelines, leading to enhanced consumer facilities, increased satisfaction, and a significant reduction in billing and reading-related complaints. He confirmed that over 12.47 lakh smart meters were already installed, with the figure expected to surpass 12.5 lakh within a day or two. Indore city leads the way in smart meter adoption with over 5.25 lakh installations. Ujjain district follows in second place with 1.28 lakh smart meters, and Ratlam district is third with 1.16 lakh. Other districts and circles have seen installations ranging from 8,000 to 65,000 smart meters in urban areas.
Time of India
02-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Discom gives TOD discounts of over Rs 5 crore to eight lakh consumers of Indore-Ujjain division
Indore: Madhya Pradesh Paschim Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Company Ltd (MPPKVVCL) has granted Time of Day (TOD) discounts amounting to over Rs 5.72 crore to more than eight lakh consumers of Indore-Ujjain division in bills issued in June for power consumption in May. Acting on Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission's directive to provide TOD discounts on daytime electricity consumption for general domestic consumers, MPPKVVCL recorded its most effective implementation in Malwa-Nimar region, particularly in cities like Indore, Ujjain, Dewas, Mhow, Ratlam, Mandsaur, Dhar, Khargone, Thandla, and Jhabua. The largest share of this benefit went to four lakh consumers in Indore city. This high number in Indore is primarily due to installation of approximately 5.25 lakh smart meters in the city. Smart meters, which meticulously record hourly consumption data, significantly eased the billing section of MPPKVVCL in calculating consumption as per TOD scheme. Under the current TOD discount order, domestic consumers receive a 20 percent rebate on the energy charge for consumption recorded between 9 am and 5 pm. For instance, if a consumer uses 200 units in a month, and 150 of those units are consumed during 9 am to 5 pm 'solar energy period,' they receive a 20 percent discount on the energy charge for those 150 units. With current energy charges ranging between Rs 6 and Rs 7 per unit, the total energy charge for 150 units during this period would be around Rs 900 to Rs 950, leading to a discount of approximately Rs 180. MPPKVVCL MD Anoop Kumar Singh said that the TOD discount was provided in compliance with the Commission's order. He confirmed that over Rs 5.72 crore in discounts were given on 8.21 lakh bills for May's consumption. The objective of this discount is to encourage domestic consumers to utilise green energy by performing most of their daily tasks during the daytime, thereby reducing reliance on electricity generated from water and coal.
