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Time of India
3 days ago
- 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
6 days ago
- 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.
