Burla: As Sambalpur gears up for the grand celebration of Sital Sasthi, one of Western Odisha’s most prestigious and widely celebrated festival, TP Western Odisha Distribution Limited (TPWODL) has undertaken extensive preparations to ensure a safe, reliable, and uninterrupted power supply for lakhs of devotees expected to participate in the festivities.
Recognizing the significance of the festival and the large public gatherings associated with it, TPWODL has carried out a comprehensive strengthening of the power distribution network across the city, particularly along the procession routes and major congregation points.
As part of the infrastructure enhancement works, TPWODL has installed 76 Joist Poles and 65 PSC Poles and completed nearly 16 circuit kilometres of LT AB Cable work in major areas like: – Nandapada, Jharuapada, Phasor Club, Rastaliya, Modipada, Pani Tanki, Pattnaik Pada, Thelkopada, Gol Bazar area. These measures have significantly improved line clearances, ensuring the safe movement of the grand Sital Sasthi processions through various parts of the city.
To further enhance public safety, Distribution Transformer (DTR) fencing has been completed at 15 high-footfall locations. A special maintenance drive has also been undertaken covering 328 poles along the procession route. During the drive, unsafe cable joints were removed and replaced with authorised insulated blue cables. Distribution Boxes (DBs) have been installed on all poles, and service connections have been routed through these boxes, improving both safety and the overall appearance of the city’s power infrastructure.
In addition, TPWODL has put in place a robust contingency plan to ensure uninterrupted power supply throughout the festival period. Dedicated teams will remain deployed round-the-clock to monitor the network and respond swiftly to any emergency. Two mobile Distribution Transformers have also been kept on standby for immediate deployment, if required.
Speaking on the occasion, Parveen Verma, CEO, TPWODL, said, “Sital Sasthi is not just a festival; it is an emotion that brings together lakhs of people across Western Odisha. At TPWODL, we are committed to ensuring that devotees can celebrate this sacred occasion safely and without any disruption. Our teams have worked extensively to strengthen the power network and implement enhanced safety measures so that citizens can enjoy the festivities with complete peace of mind.”
TPWODL remains committed to delivering reliable power supply and maintaining the highest standards of safety while supporting the cultural and social fabric of the communities it serves.
