Andhra Pradesh Central Power Distribution Corporation Limited

Andhra Pradesh Central Power Distribution Corporation Limited (also known as APCPDCL), (HQ: Vijayawada), is a power distribution company owned by the state government of Andhra Pradesh. It was formed on 05-12-2019 to cater the electricity needs of seven districts in Andhra Pradesh state.[1][2][3][4][5][6]

Andhra Pradesh Central Power Distribution Corporation Limited
Company typeState Government-owned Corporation
IndustryElectricity Distribution
FoundedDecember 05, 2019
HeadquartersVijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India
ProductsElectricity
Websiteapcpdcl.in

The present CMD is Ravi Pattanshetti, IAS.[7][8]

Background

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APCPDCL was formed in the process of demerger in 2019.[9]

It serves Guntur, Bapatla, Palnadu, Krishna, NTR, Prakasam districts, an area of 56868 square kilometres, in Andhra Pradesh state. The corporation has 1176 MVA of electric distribution capacity with 9659 employees serving in the corporation.[9][10][11]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Company profile". Archived from the original on 4 March 2021. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
  2. ^ "3 AP discoms among the top 10 in country". The Times of India. 7 February 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
  3. ^ Service, Express News (2 July 2024). "Andhra Pradesh Central Power Distribution Corporation Limited urges consumers to download APCPDCL app". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
  4. ^ Service, Express News (12 March 2024). "Southern states' power distribution companies receive poor ratings". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
  5. ^ "Andhra Pradesh discoms put installation of smart meters on fast track". The Times of India. 26 February 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
  6. ^ Service, Express News (20 July 2024). "APCPDCL issued power safety advisory to consumers in Vijayawada". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
  7. ^ Service, Express News (2 September 2024). "Rains cause Rs 101-crore loss to Andhra power infrastructure". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
  8. ^ Raghavendra, V. (1 September 2024). "APCPDCL and EPDCL incur ₹1.02 crore loss due to heavy rainfall". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
  9. ^ a b Rajeev, M. (29 October 2019). "A.P. gives the go-ahead for de-merger of erstwhile Central Discom". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
  10. ^ ZEENATH (26 April 2024). "APCPDL to Ensure Power Supply in Krishna District". www.deccanchronicle.com. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
  11. ^ "APCPDCL". www.apcpdcl.in. Retrieved 9 September 2024.