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Telangana State Southern Power Distribution Company Limited

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The Southern Power Distribution Company of Telangana (TSSPDCL)
Company typeState-owned corporation
IndustryElectric power distribution
FoundedJune 2, 2014; 10 years ago (2014-06-02)
HeadquartersHyderabad, Telangana, India
Key people
Musharaff Ali Faruqui (Chairman & Managing Director)[1]
ProductsElectricity
Websitehttps://www.tssouthernpower.com/

The Southern Power Distribution Company of Telangana, abbreviated as TSSPDCL, is a state electric power distribution company[2] owned by the Government of Telangana[3] for the 15 southern districts of Telangana.[4][5]

History[edit]

TSSPDCL was incorporated under the Companies Act, 1956 as a public limited company on June 2, 2014[6] with headquarters at Hyderabad to carryout electricity distribution business as part of the unbundling of erstwhile A.P.S.E.B.

Musharraf Ali Faruqui, who is a 2014-batch IAS officer, was appointed as the chairman and managing director of TSSPDCL.[7]

Infrastructure[edit]

TSSPDCL has a vast infrastructure facility in its operating area with 1,605 Nos. of 33/11 KV substations 3,102 Nos. of power transformers, 1,220 Nos. of 33 KV feeders 7,263 Nos. of 11 KV feeders and around 4,22,003 Nos. of distribution transformers of various capacities. In addition to these, solar power is also considered a priority in order to overcome the shortage of power in the state.[8]

Map showing the districts of TSSPDCL (in yellowish green)

TSSPDCL Network[edit]

TSSPDCL covers 15 districts: Mahabubnagar, Narayanpet, Nalgonda, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri, Suryapet, Siddipet, Medchal, Wanaparthy, Nagarkarnool, Jogulamba Gadwal, SangaReddy, Medak, Hyderabad, Vikarabad, and Rangareddy. It provides electricity to approximately 9.75 million consumers.

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Board of Directors
  2. ^ "TSSPDCL invites bids for short-term procurement". The Hindu. 16 October 2014. Retrieved 14 September 2019.
  3. ^ "TG-SPDCL claims reduction in power outages across Hyd". The Times of India. 4 June 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
  4. ^ About Us
  5. ^ Farooqui, Zahed (31 May 2024). "TGSPDCL conducts study to reduce power outages". The Siasat Daily. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
  6. ^ Garari, Kaniza (11 January 2024). "Outstanding loans of energy hit Rs 30,520 Cr; Telangana looking for fresh bidders for cheap power". newsmeter.in. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
  7. ^ Bureau, The Hindu (16 December 2023). "New CMDs take charge of power utilities in Telangana". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
  8. ^ Telangana announces RfS for 500 MW solar power
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