Bhubaneswar: Gajanan S. Kale, Chief of Odisha Distribution Business and CEO of TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL), has been honoured with the prestigious ‘Times Icons of Odisha 2026’, organised by The Times of India, under the category “Excellence in Energy Leadership & Power sector transformation.”
The award was presented to Mr. Kale by the Odisha Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati, at an event held, here recently.
The recognition acknowledges leadership and contribution towards strengthening the power and energy ecosystem and supporting the broader economic development of Odisha. Under Kale’s leadership, TPCODL has continued to focus on reliable power supply, consumer-centric services, digitalisation, technology-led solutions and sustainable energy initiatives across Central Odisha.
Speaking on the occasion, the CEO said, “I am deeply honoured to receive the Times Icons of Odisha 2026 award. This recognition reflects the collective efforts of the entire TPCODL team and our commitment to serving consumers across Central Odisha.”
