Distribution


Distribution Systems Division (DSD)


  • Restructured Accelerated Power Development and Reforms Programme (R-APDRP) - Third Party Independent Evaluating Agency-Energy Audit (TPIEA-EA) for Part B: Establishment of Base Line Data for Karnataka
  • Rajiv Gandhi Grameena Vidyuthikaran Yojana (RGGVY) - Karnataka
  • Rajiv Gandhi Grameena Vidyuthikaran Yojana (RGGVY) - Kerala
  • Supervision and Monitoring of Nirantara Jyothi works - Karnataka
  • Study Analysis for Loss Evaluation of BESCOM with Sample Feeders


Shri. Sudhakar Reddy S
Additional Director
High Power Laboratory (HPL)
Phone: 080 2207 2515
Mob:+91-9449056941
E mail: ssreddy[at]cpri[dot]in


  • Third Party Inspection of Transformers -Witnessing of Routine tests, Type tests, Special tests, Stage Inspection.
  • Third Party Inspection of HV/EHV Circuit Breakers -Witnessing of Routine tests.


Dr. P Kaliappan
Joint Director
Metering and Utility Automation Division (MUAD)
Tele:  080 2207 2449
Mob: +91-9449149924
E mail: kaliappan[at]cpri[dot]in


  • Quality inspection of Energy meters
  • Third party inspection of witnessing of acceptance tests & additional tests for Distribution Companies and Manufacturers
  • Evaluation of Energy meter performance for Vigilance department of Distribution companies and also referred by Honorable Court
  • In service testing of Energy meters referred by DISCOM'S,Public grievance cell, Electricity Regulatory Commission etc.
  • Vendor analysis assignments on behalf of utilities.
  • Smart Grid Pilot Project Implementation at Jeedimetla area in the Hyderabad city for Andhra Pradesh Central Power Distribution Company Ltd (APCPDCL now TSSPDCL) a state owned utility in India - Consultant for DPR preparation covering Identification of functionalities, Key Performance Indices (KPI) & Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA)and Also providing Project Management consultancy services involving supervision during implementation, supporting utility in FAT, SAT, project review & monitoring process.
  • Design and Development "SMART GRID PILOT for BESCOM" in the Bengaluru city the Karnataka state owned utility in India under USAID funded consultancy assignment - The services involved study of sites and selection of site for implementation of pilot project, as is system study, preparation of DPR.
  • Project Management Consultancy services for Bengaluru Distribution Up gradation - Project Management consultancy including specification preparation, assistance in bid evaluation, supervising, implementation and capacity building
  • SCADA / DMS Consultant for Andhra Pradesh State Electricity Board in INDIA under R – APDRP scheme (Now AP & TSPDCL) - Consultancy services in preparing specifications, DPR, assisting tender evaluation, supervision of implementations and hand holding utility to complete the automation.
  • SCADA / DMS Consultant for Puducherry town in INDIA under R – APDRP scheme - Consultancy services in preparing specification, DPR, assisting tender evaluation, supervision of implementations and hand holding utility to complete the automation.
  • Consultant to Cochin town, India for SCADA project under APDRP scheme - Providing technical expertise for fixing communications & other IT related parameters for DPR preparation of project.
  • Bangalore Electricity Supply Company, Bangalore INDIA with IBM - Consultancy services for providing IT Strategy Road Map for BESCOM
  • Hubli Electricity Supply Company Limited, Hubli, Karnataka, INDIA - Review of technical specifications for Total revenue management system being proposed in HESCOM.