TSECL Hosts Commercial Sub-Committee Meeting of NERPC in Agartala, Tripura Reinforces Its Leadership in Regional Power Sector Cooperation
The Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL) successfully hosted the 55th Commercial Sub-Committee Meeting (CCM) of the North Eastern Regional Power Committee (NERPC) at the prestigious Sonar Tori State Guest House in Agartala. The event brought together top-level officials and stakeholders from across the northeastern region, reaffirming the importance of regional collaboration in the power sector.
The meeting was held under the aegis of TSECL and presided over by K.B. Jagtap, IES, Member Secretary, NERPC. Joining him on the dais were D.K. Bauri, IES, Director, NERPC; Biswajit Basu, Managing Director, TSECL; and Sarvjit Singh Dogra, Director (Finance), TSECL, along with key dignitaries and representatives from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), central and state power utilities, and all northeastern states including Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Nagaland.
The session commenced with the ceremonial watering of plants, a symbolic gesture promoting growth and sustainability, followed by a welcome address by Biswajit Basu, MD of TSECL. In his speech, Basu emphasized TSECL’s commitment to driving regional cooperation, operational transparency, and technological advancement in the power sector. His leadership and vision were lauded by participants and dignitaries alike, as he highlighted Tripura’s proactive role in energy sector transformation across the Northeast.
Sarvjit Singh Dogra, Director (Finance), TSECL, also played a prominent role in the deliberations. With his deep financial acumen, Dogra provided critical insights into the commercial structuring of transmission-related transactions, outstanding dues, fund contributions, and the importance of financial discipline in infrastructure development. His contributions underscored TSECL’s strategic focus on fiscal responsibility and capital optimization in the transmission sector.
The agenda of the meeting featured detailed discussions on several key issues including: Settlement of transmission charges and resolution of drawal discrepancies between states,
Cybersecurity protocols and system upgrades at substations, Reconciliation of outstanding dues and commercial accounts, Status of contributions to board and establishment funds,
Monetization of transmission assets, with an in-depth presentation by the Director, CEA, on future capital recycling models and investment strategies
The agenda of the meeting featured detailed discussions on several key issues including: Settlement of transmission charges and resolution of drawal discrepancies between states,
Cybersecurity protocols and system upgrades at substations, Reconciliation of outstanding dues and commercial accounts, Status of contributions to board and establishment funds,
Monetization of transmission assets, with an in-depth presentation by the Director, CEA, on future capital recycling models and investment strategies. Participants actively shared their perspectives on the evolving commercial landscape of the power sector, covering generation, transmission, distribution, and recent regulatory developments and reforms.
In her closing remarks, Sujata Sarkar, DGM (Commercial & Tariff), TSECL, expressed heartfelt gratitude to all delegates for their active participation and reaffirmed TSECL’s enduring commitment to operational excellence and regional unity in power development.
The 55th Commercial Sub-Committee Meeting highlighted the vital importance of coordinated planning, shared learning, and transparency in enhancing the resilience and efficiency of the North Eastern power grid.
TSECL, a press statement sais, extends its sincere thanks to NERPC for entrusting Tripura with the responsibility of hosting this significant event and conveys deep appreciation to all participating members and institutions for their valued presence and contributions.
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TSECL Warns Against Rising Cyber Fraud in Tripura .
The TSECL issues urgent cyber fraud alert as scammers impersonate officials to steal consumer data. Stay informed and protected.
The Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL) has issued an urgent public advisory following a rise in cyber fraud cases involving the misuse of the
corporation’s identity. This alert comes in response to a growing number of reports from
consumers who have fallen prey to deceptive messages and fraudulent phone calls.
According to TSECL, scammers have been targeting electricity users across the state by
impersonating TSECL officials. These fraudsters claim that consumers have pending
electricity bills and pressure them to make immediate payments or download malicious
mobile applications. Often disguised as official services, these applications are designed to
steal sensitive information such as banking credentials.
One of the most alarming incidents was recently reported from the Jogendranagar area of
Agartala
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