INTRODUCTION

ORISSA POWER TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LIMITED (OPTCL), one of the largest Transmission
Utility in the country was incorporated in March 2004 under the Companies Act, 1956 as a company
wholly owned by the Government of Orissa to undertake the business of transmission and wheeling
of electricity in the State. The registered office of the Company is situated at Bhubaneswar, the capital
of the State of Orissa. Its projects and field units are spread all over the State.

OPTCL became fully operational with effect from 9th June 2005 consequent upon issue of Orissa
Electricity Reform (Transfer of Transmission and Related Activities) Scheme, 2005 under the provisions
of Electricity Act, 2003 and the Orissa Reforms Act, 1995 by the State Government for transfer and
vesting of transmission related activities of GRIDCO with OPTCL. The Company has been designated
as the State Transmission Utility in terms of Section 39 of the Electricity Act, 2003.

Presently the Company is carrying on intra state transmission and wheeling of electricity under a
license issued by the Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission. The Company is also discharging the
functions of State Load Despatch Centre. The Company owns Extra High Voltage Transmission system
and operates about 13,076.997 ckt kms of transmission lines at 400 kV, 220 kV, 132 kV levels and 133
nos. of substations with transformation capacity of 16,514.50 MVA having 340 numbers of
transformers.

The day-to-day affairs of the Company are managed by the Managing Director assisted by whole-time
Functional Directors as per the advice of the Board of Directors constituted. They are in turn assisted
by a team of dedicated and experienced professionals in the various fields.

ORGANIZATION PROFILE OF OPTCL

Started commercial operation from 01.04.2005 only as a Transmission Licensee.(a deemed
Transmission Licensee under Section 14 of Electricity Act, 2003)

Notified as the State Transmission Utility (STU) by the State Govt. and discharges the State Load
Dispatch functions.

Number of employees as on (01.05.2010): 3145Executives-759, Non-Executives - 2836

Number of posts vacant as on 01.05.2009: 1782Executives-845, Non-Executives- 937

Number of Pensioners as on 01.05.2009: 6600

Number of Grid S/S including switching stations

Length of EHT lines 13,076.997 Ckt-Kms.

OBJECTIVES OF OPTCL:-
To effectively operate Transmission lines and Sub-Stations in the State for evacuation of power from
the state generating stations feed power to state distribution companies, wheeling of Power to other
states, maintenance of the existing lines and sub-stations for power transmission and to undertake
power system improvement by renovation, up-gradation and modernization of the transmission
network. OPTCL being a State Transmission Utility Public Authority has set the following objectives.
Undertake transmission and wheeling of electricity through intra- State Transmission system
1. Discharge all functions of planning and coordination relating to intrastate, inter State transmission
system with Central Transmission Utility, State Govt. Generating Companies, Regional Power Board,
Authority, Licensees or other person notified by State Govt. in this behalf.

2. Ensure development of an efficient and economical system of intra state and inter State
transmission lines for smooth flow of electricity from generating station s to the load centres.

3. Provide non-discriminatory open access to its transmission system for use by any licensee or
generating company or any consumer as and when such open access is provided by the State
Commission on payment of transmission charges/surcharge as may be specified by the State
Commission.

4. Exercise supervision and control over the intra-state transmission system, efficient operation and
maintenance of transmission lines and substations and operate State Load Dispatch Centres to ensure
optimum scheduling and dispatch of electricity and to ensure integrated operation of power systems
in the State.

5. Restore power at the earliest possible time through deployment of emergency Restoration system
in the event of any Natural Disasters like super cyclone, flood etc.

VISION
OPTCL ranks one among the leading Transmission Utilities in India, transmitting quality, reliable and
SECURED power with minimum transmission loss at a competitive price.

MISSION
1. Transmission of power in large quantity with affordable price as per the expectation of customers,
Government of Orissa and OERC.

2. Increase transmission network need based to meet demand of the State in 2025.

3. Develop a portfolio of Intra State and some Inter State transmission assets in national market
including business expansion for evacuation of power outside the state in collaboration with PGCIL
and others.

4. Adoption of best Construction and O&M practices supported by system driven processes enabled
by cutting age IT solutions.

5. Diversification of business in providing construction and maintenance services and providing

consultancy in Telecommunication and other emerging areas so as to achieve optimum utilization of
assets and generation of additional revenue.

6. Develop skilled and satisfied human resources, fostering a service oriented attitude to its
customers/stake holders and empowered to meet customer need in the changing scenarios.

7. Building Research and Development wing for adoption of new technology.

8. Discharge the social responsibility with commitment on Environment Protection, Health, Safety,
Energy conservation and Community Development.
VALUES
 Commitment for People Development
 Focus on team work and business excellence
 Thrust on Customer focus.
 Strive for a standard of performance driven by Quality and Innovation
 Demonstrate a responsible, sincere and fair, and trust worthy corporate culture
 Care for Environment and Society

LIMITATION OF THE STUDY

 Shortage of data
 Due to busy schedule of the employees information from secondary sources could not be
collected
 Many facts and data are such that they are not to be disclosed because of the confidential
nature of the same