Tata Power expands its network capacity

Tata Power announced that the Company has successfully expanded its distribution network and developed infrastructure to provide power supply to more than 5,000 consumers in Ambujwadi, Malad.

Ambujwadi is located in the western suburbs of Mumbai, very close to the Malwani area in Malad (West) and came into existence post 2006. The region is predominantly a slum area located over a span of land and is inhabited mostly by workers that include construction laborers, hawkers, domestic workers etc. Since its inception the area was devoid of electricity supply primarily due to the unavailability of free land for installation of Sub Station.

However Tata Power was committed to lighting up the lives of the inhabitants of Ambujwadi against all odds and our efforts commenced in May’13 when we initiated the location survey and feasibility assessment. Considering the local constraints it was decided to tap the 11KV overhead lines passing along the fringes of this sprawling land mass and accordingly suitable plots were identified for the installation of the Tapping Structure and Package Sub Station (PSS). Necessary applications were immediately prepared and submitted to the Collector, Mumbai Suburban District for the land allotment. Our efforts were well appreciated by the local MLA who extended full support to our effort of getting the plots allotted to Tata Power at the earliest. The company held several rounds of meetings with the Collector, the Hon Revenue Minister and various Revenue and Forest Dept officials and finally land was allotted to Tata Power with the company taking physical possession of the plots in end of December 2013. All through these difficult times, local public and their representatives stood by us and welcomed Tata Power team with open arms. Our teams worked tirelessly to set up the PSS/ tapping structure & HT/LT cabling work. Subsequently, inauguration of the Release of Power Supply was conducted at the hands of Hon. Member of Parliament, and the MLA on 8th Jan-2014, where the MP released first 13 new power supply connections. Until that day the residents of Ambujwadi did not have access to electricity which is one of the basic amenities for survival. However, efforts taken by Tata Power have changed the scenario in Ambujwadi.

Tata Power has already provided power supply to 3,100 residents and is providing more connections on daily basis. Further applications are getting processed and Tata Power has aggressive plans to provide electricity connection to the remaining applicants before monsoon.

Tata Power has also rolled out various services at the door steps of the consumers in Ambujwadi. For the convenience of the consumers, the Company organised mobile cash collection van for the bill payment. Tata Power representatives also provided guidance and application collection drive for the consumers at Ambujwadi.

To increase safety awareness amongst the residents, Tata Power recently organised a special skit which emphasised on various safety and precautionary measures while using electrical appliance. More than 200 Ambujwadi residents participated in the Safety Day celebration

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Ashok Sethi, Executive Director-Tata Power said “We at Tata Power are fully committed to provide a choice to our consumers through efforts in technological advancement, and enhancement in customer services. We welcome Ambujwadi residents to our network. The residents can also now avail host of value added services offered by Tata Power which include exchange offers, easy payment options, safety awareness programme and various welfare initiatives. . We are thankful to the Maharashtra State Government for their support in our endeavour to provide power supply to Ambujwadi residents.”

Under its ‘VIDYA’ initiative, Tata Power in partnership with NIIT Foundation at St. Mathew’s High School, Malavani, Malad West launched “Computer Aided Learning” to promote Education, Health and Employability skills for the underprivileged school children. Tata Power also launched “Sports for Development” program with the objective of developing socio emotional skills of the child using sports as a development tool.

Tata Power has consistently delivered one of the lowest tariffs for the residential consumers of Mumbai having electricity consumption up to 300 units of per month. For its increasing consumer base, Tata Power is focused and committed to enhance its consumer service efforts across the licence area.