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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.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
West region discom approves Rs 23k crore budget for FY2025-26
Indore: Madhya Pradesh Paschim Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Company Limited (MPPKVVCL) on Monday approved an annual budget of Rs 22,966 crore for the financial year 2025-26. The budget was approved by company's board of directors in a meeting in Indore which was virtually attended by energy secretary and company chairman Avinash Lavania from Bhopal and other members. During the meeting, Lavania praised the company's performance and emphasised the need to further enhance effectiveness of smart metering Scheme. Decisions were taken on various issues like employee welfare, new recruitment processes, projects under Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme and Smart Grid System, and nomination of new board members. Of the total budget, Rs 22,346 crore has been allocated for revenue expenses, while Rs 620 crore has been earmarked for capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects. A significant 91% of the total budget will be spent on electricity procurement. Company managing director Anoop Kumar Singh presented insights into the ongoing efforts to reduce losses, improve consumer services, plans for metering in rural areas, smart metering initiatives, and departmental investigations. The approved budget underscores the company's commitment to strengthening its infrastructure and enhancing service delivery to consumers in the region, the MD said. Last financial year, the company's budget was of Rs 21,161 crore.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Time of India
Three discom employees in Dhar booked on bribery charges
Indore: Three employees of Madhya Pradesh Paschim Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Company Limited (MPPKVVCL) were booked for allegedly demanding bribe from a farmer to reduce electricity theft fine on Monday. The complainant, Anil Patidar, 44, resident of Devgarh village under Manawar tehsil in Dhar district, reported that on May 18, 2025, there was a power outage at his home due to a fault. Unable to reach the MPPKVVCL office in Singhana by phone, he connected his home's electricity through a separate cable. The next day, junior engineer Anil Vaskel and his team from MPPKVVCL Singhana issued a challan to him for electricity theft amounting to Rs 60,000. Patidar then met with meter reader Vasudev on May 21 to discuss reducing the fine. According to the complaint, Vasudev demanded a bribe of Rs 40,000 to speak with the junior engineer and save him from challan proceedings. Following this demand, Patidar lodged a complaint with Rajesh Sahay, SP Lokayukta Office, Indore. After verifying the complaint, a trap team was formed on Monday. During the operation, Ganesh Iske, 29, an outsourced computer operator at MPPKVVCL Singhana, was allegedly caught red-handed accepting a bribe of Rs 30,000 from the complainant, acting on the instructions of junior engineer Anil Vaskel. The accused, identified as Vaskel, Iske and Vasudev, were booked under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act and Section BNS 61 (2), the senior officials said.
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
100-day campaign reduces emissions, saves electricity: IMC
Indore: Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC), consistently recognised as India's cleanest city for the past seven years, claimed on Friday to have achieved a verified saving of 1.51 crore units of electricity – 0.76 crore units in January and 0.75 crore in February under a 100-day campaign. "This significant reduction was measured against the city's projected consumption based on a four-year historical data analysis. The savings were validated using real-time data provided by the city's electricity distributor, MPPKVVCL," mayor Pushyamitra Bhargava said, adding that the environmental and economic benefits of this campaign are substantial. "The reduced consumption helped avoid the emission of 12,000 metric tonne of CO2, which is equivalent to preserving the carbon absorption capacity of 12,000 fully grown trees. Furthermore, the initiative resulted in direct financial savings of Rs 29.8 crore in just two months," he said. He added that if this pattern of responsible electricity consumption continues throughout the year, Indore has the potential to save over 9 crore units of electricity, prevent 72,000 metric tonne of CO2 emissions , and reduce electricity bills by more than Rs 258.5 crore annually. This carbon footprint reduction is comparable to saving 72,000 trees and negating the need for 64 MW of new solar power generation capacity, the mayor said. On-ground execution of the mission was spearheaded by Professor Chetan Singh Solanki of IIT Bombay and received strong support from the mayor. The campaign effectively engaged citizens from all segments of society – students, teachers, ward corporators, auto drivers, and volunteers – through a variety of outreach activities. These included talks, climate chaupals (community discussions), a solar-powered bus promoting energy conservation, informative hoardings, radio programmes, and grassroots-level engagement.
