The Odisha Computer Application Centre (OCAC) and the power distribution companies (discoms) Nesco, Wesco and Southco on Saturday signed an agreement for online electricity bill payment through the 'ODISHAONE' web portal www.odishaone.gov.in.
The agreement was signed in presence of Gridco Chairman and-Administrator of three distribution companies Saurabh Garg and Gridco Managing Director Trilochan Panda. and Electronics and IT Secretary Manoj Mishra.
Panda said that the initiative would be a win-win proposition for all stakeholders including the consumers, who would be be benefited through the hassle-free collection provision close to their place.” Rural consumers can avail the physical services of ‘Mo Seva Kendras’ at gram panchayat level. It would help in improving the consumer coverage and overall commercial performance of the discoms , he added.
Electronics and IT Secretary, Mishra hailed the web portal and highlighted that, "ODISHAONE" portal would be a common frontend interface to provide more than 200 citizen-centric services.
He hoped that the system will be adored by the consumers, for the lucrative two percent rebate for online payment option and alternate provision of around 9,000 physical touch points throughout the State.
With the minimisation of human interface, efficiency of utilities and transparency in the system as well as quality of consumer service would improve, Garg said.