Bhubaneswar, April 28 -- Odisha is rapidly advancing toward digitalised smart power management, with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday declaring that the new State Load Despatch Centre (SLDC) at Mancheswar will serve as the "heart" of the state's electricity management system.
The Chief Minister said Odisha's power sector is undergoing a major transformation through technology-driven infrastructure upgrades aimed at supporting both industrial expansion and consumer demand.
Under the STAMS project, 70 grid stations across the state will be remotely operated, enabling real-time fault detection and immediate resolution. Majhi said this digital leap will significantly strengthen Odisha's power transmission network, particularly in ...