Bhubaneswar: The Department of Energy, Government of Odisha qualified for the semi-finals of SKOCH Award 2021 and bagged the ‘SKOCH Order of Merit’ award under e-Governance category for implementation of ‘Mo Bidyut’ application.
The award was conferred on Nikunja Bihari Dhal, Principal Secretary of Energy Department. On behalf of the Department, Director (F&CA), GRIDCO exhibited the key features & benefits of ‘Mo Bidyut’ in the Award proceedings.
‘Mo Bidyut’ is an integrated online web portal and mobile application for facilitating consumer services like new connection, bill payment, and grievance redressal.
The application has been launched by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik in October 2020. Since roll-out, nearly 1.15 lakh new service connection applications have been given online and around 7,000 consumer grievances addressed.
The portal has not only eliminated the need for physical visits of consumers and general public to concerned electricity offices but also helped in minimizing time-consuming manual process.
‘Mo Bidyut’ has been implemented as part of the governance reform initiative for more transparency, accountability and seamless delivery of electrical services by the Department. It has transformed the existing service delivery system by making it more efficient, convenient, and time-bound.
