Tripura reinforces its leadership in regional power sector cooperation in NERPC meet

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 Sonar Tori State Guest House in Agartala on Thursday. 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,  Member Secretary, NERPC. Joining him on the dais were D.K. Bauri,  Director, North Eastern Regional Power Committee. (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, Mr. 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,

Cyber security 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, Smt. 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 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.