Tata Steel and Jusco to supply power in Jamshedpur and Seraikela

Mail News Service

Jamshedpur, Oct 25: Jharkhand Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (JBVNL) has sent a proposal for power supply in Jamshedpur and Seraikela-Kharsawan by Tata Steel and Jusco respectively to Jharkhand State Power Corporation Regulatory Commission (JSPCRC). The proposal got the approval of its Board of Directors in the 41^st meeting.

Once the JSPCRC gives its consent, the two companies will begin supplying power to Jamshedpur and Seraikela-Kharsawan, sources said.

According to officials, currently more than one power distribution licence-holder companies are supplying power in a given area of Jharkhand. At present, Tata Steel and Jusco supply power to high voltage consumers. As a result, the power tariffs have disparity. This is hampering compliance with universal service obligation, officials said.