By Bizodisha Bureau, Bhubaneswar, April 4, 2016 : Even as the Odisha government had virtually committed itself for no power cuts till the end of this month, there has been disruption of electricity supply more often than not in both rural and urban areas of the State.

Presently, the State requires 3700-4100 MW power during peak hours. The government is already importing 500 MW from Punjab and Delhi through power banking, the sources added.

Officials of the departments of energy, water resources, Odisha Hydro Power Corporation [OHPC] and Gridco are scheduled to meet in the 3rd or 4th week of April to chalk out plans for electricity procurement to meet the demand-supply gap and ensure 24X7 supply to the people of the State during the months of May and June.

Energy additional secretary Sangramjit Naik, said, “In April 3rd or 4th week, we will discuss on power supply during peak period of May and June.”

The meeting of officials will also deliberate on the import 400 MW power from Himachal Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh through power banking, sources said.

DK Ray, Former Chairman, OERC, said, “Disruption in power supply is happening at several places. If there is more than 200 or 300 MW gap, it cannot be filled.”