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{{redirect|Mesco|Matsushita Engineering and Service Company|Panasonic}} | |||
{{Short description|Indian electricity supplier}} | |||
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{{Use Indian English|date=April 2018}} | {{Use Indian English|date=April 2018}} | ||
{{Infobox company | {{Infobox company | ||
| name = Mangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited | | name = Mangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited | ||
| logo = | | logo = | ||
| logo_size = | | logo_size = 150px | ||
| logo_alt = | | logo_alt = | ||
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| trading_name = | | trading_name = | ||
| former_name = | | former_name = | ||
| type = [[Public utility]] | | type = [[Public utility]] | ||
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| predecessor = <!-- or: | predecessors = --> | | predecessor = <!-- or: | predecessors = --> | ||
| successor = <!-- or: | successors = --> | | successor = <!-- or: | successors = --> | ||
| founded = {{Start date and age|df=yes|2002|06}} | | founded = {{Start date and age|df=yes|2002|06|p=y}} | ||
| founder = | | founder =[[Government of Karnataka]] | ||
| hq_location = | | hq_location =MESCOM Bhavan, Kavoor Cross Road, Bejai | ||
| hq_location_city = | | hq_location_city =Mangaluru, Karnataka | ||
| hq_location_country = | | hq_location_country =India | ||
| num_locations = | | num_locations ={{bulleted list | ||
|14 (Divisions) | |||
|63 (Subdivisions) | |||
}} | |||
| num_locations_year = <!-- Year of num_locations data (if known) --> | | num_locations_year = <!-- Year of num_locations data (if known) --> | ||
| areas_served = [[Shivamogga]] | | areas_served ={{bulleted list | ||
| key_people = Managing Director- | |[[Shivamogga district]] | ||
|[[Udupi district]] | |||
|[[Chikkamagaluru district]] | |||
|[[Dakshina Kannada district]] | |||
}} | |||
| key_people = Managing Director- Raji Jayakumar | |||
| products = | | products = | ||
| brands = | | brands = | ||
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| equity = | | equity = | ||
| equity_year = <!-- Year of equity data (if known) --> | | equity_year = <!-- Year of equity data (if known) --> | ||
| owner = | | owner =Government of Karnataka | ||
| members = | | members = | ||
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| num_employees = | | num_employees = | ||
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| parent = | | parent ={{bulleted list | ||
|[[Government of Karnataka]] | |||
|[[Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation]] | |||
}} | |||
| divisions = | | divisions = | ||
| subsid = | | subsid = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
'''Mangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited''' (abbreviated as '''MESCOM''') is an | '''Mangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited''' (abbreviated as '''MESCOM''') is an Indian electricity supplier to the districts of [[Karnataka]] namely [[Dakshina Kannada]], [[Udupi district]], [[Chickmagalur]] and [[Shimoga]]. It has its headquarters at [[Mangalore|Mangaluru]]. The company was formed in June 2002. | ||
Karnataka Electricity Board (KEB) which was earlier involved in Transmission & Distribution of electricity in state of Karnataka was corporatised into Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited ([[KPTCL]]). | Karnataka Electricity Board (KEB) which was earlier involved in Transmission & Distribution of electricity in state of Karnataka was corporatised into Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited ([[KPTCL]]). | ||
Later distribution wing was carved out of this company | Later distribution wing was carved out of this company and five companies were formed to cater distribution of electricity to different regions of [[Karnataka state]]. Initially four entities were formed first namely MESCOM, [[BESCOM]], HESCOM and GESCOM. Later CESCOM was carved out of MESCOM in 2005 to cater electricity consumers of Mysore region. | ||
Currently KPTCL looks after only Transmission and the Electricity Supply Companies (ESCOM's) look after distribution. The distribution of electricity to last mile or end users is done by this Electricity Supply Companies (ESCOM's) in the state of Karnataka. The electricity generated by Karnataka Power Corporation Limited and other producers is distributed by these ESCOM's. | Currently KPTCL looks after only Transmission and the Electricity Supply Companies (ESCOM's) look after distribution. The distribution of electricity to last mile or end users is done by this Electricity Supply Companies (ESCOM's) in the state of Karnataka. The electricity generated by Karnataka Power Corporation Limited and other producers is distributed by these ESCOM's. | ||
MESCOM tried an idea of using drones to put electricity supply lines across a river Kumaradhara and was successful.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Mangalore/for-mescom-a-trial-becomes-a-success/article24774895.ece|title = For MESCOM, a trial becomes a success|newspaper = The Hindu|date = 25 August 2018|last1 = Kamila|first1 = Raviprasad}}</ref> It has 22,61,785 consumers, 755.66 kilometre length of 33 Kilovolt (KV) electric power line and 34,507.71 kilometre length of 11 Kilovolt (KV) line as of November 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.mesco.in/aboutus/index.asp |title= | MESCOM tried an idea of using drones to put electricity supply lines across a river Kumaradhara and was successful.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Mangalore/for-mescom-a-trial-becomes-a-success/article24774895.ece|title = For MESCOM, a trial becomes a success|newspaper = The Hindu|date = 25 August 2018|last1 = Kamila|first1 = Raviprasad}}</ref> It has 22,61,785 consumers, 755.66 kilometre length of 33 Kilovolt (KV) electric power line and 34,507.71 kilometre length of 11 Kilovolt (KV) line as of November 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.mesco.in/aboutus/index.asp |title=MESCOM : About Us |access-date=14 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080423021111/http://www.mesco.in/aboutus/index.asp |archive-date=23 April 2008 |url-status=dead }}</ref> | ||
The electricity bills of MESCOM can be paid online by its customers.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Mangalore/mescom-urges-consumers-to-pay-power-bills-online/article31305624.ece |title=MESCOM urges consumers to pay power bills online |newspaper=The Hindu |date=10 April 2020 |publisher= The Hindu, English daily newspaper |access-date=22 December 2020}}</ref> As Mangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited supplies electricity to high rainfall region of India, It suffers extensive damage to its infrastructure, properties during Southwest [[Monsoon|monsoon season]] in the months of June, July, August, September every year.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/state/top-karnataka-stories/mescom-s-rain-related-losses-pegged-at-rs-1231-crore-856384.html |title=Mescom's rain-related losses pegged at Rs 12.31 crore |date=3 July 2020 |publisher= Deccan Herald, English daily newspaper |access-date=22 December 2020}}</ref> | The electricity bills of MESCOM can be paid online by its customers.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Mangalore/mescom-urges-consumers-to-pay-power-bills-online/article31305624.ece |title=MESCOM urges consumers to pay power bills online |newspaper=The Hindu |date=10 April 2020 |publisher= The Hindu, English daily newspaper |access-date=22 December 2020}}</ref> As Mangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited supplies electricity to high rainfall region of India, It suffers extensive damage to its infrastructure, properties during Southwest [[Monsoon|monsoon season]] in the months of June, July, August, September every year.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/state/top-karnataka-stories/mescom-s-rain-related-losses-pegged-at-rs-1231-crore-856384.html |title=Mescom's rain-related losses pegged at Rs 12.31 crore |date=3 July 2020 |publisher= Deccan Herald, English daily newspaper |access-date=22 December 2020}}</ref> Mescom is facing shortage of powermen (linemen) which is affecting maintenance of electricity distribution network to ensure electricity supply for end users as per K.Harish Kumar ,Chairman of Mangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mangaluru/shortage-of-powermen-affects-maintenance-in-mescom-says-chairman/articleshow/124305889.cms|title=shortage of powermen affects maintenance in mescom says chairman|publisher=Times of India|access-date=15 November 2025}}</ref> | ||
[[File:Mescomjeoffice.jpg|thumb|right|Office of MESCOM J.E. at Kattehaklu]] | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
{{Portal|Energy|Companies}} | |||
*[[Solar power in India]] | *[[Solar power in India]] | ||
*[[Karnataka Power Corporation Limited]] | *[[Karnataka Power Corporation Limited]] | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[https://mescom.karnataka.gov.in Mangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited] | *[https://mescom.karnataka.gov.in Mangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited] | ||
{{Power Plants of Karnataka}} | {{Power Plants of Karnataka}} | ||
Latest revision as of 19:26, 15 November 2025
| Industry | Power |
|---|---|
| Founded | June 2002 |
| Founder(s) | Government of Karnataka |
| Headquarters | MESCOM Bhavan, Kavoor Cross Road, Bejai, Mangaluru, Karnataka , India |
Number of locations |
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Areas served | |
Key people | Managing Director- Raji Jayakumar |
| Owner | Government of Karnataka |
| Parent | |
| Website | http://www.mesco.in/aboutus/index.asp |
Mangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (abbreviated as MESCOM) is an Indian electricity supplier to the districts of Karnataka namely Dakshina Kannada, Udupi district, Chickmagalur and Shimoga. It has its headquarters at Mangaluru. The company was formed in June 2002.
Karnataka Electricity Board (KEB) which was earlier involved in Transmission & Distribution of electricity in state of Karnataka was corporatised into Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL).
Later distribution wing was carved out of this company and five companies were formed to cater distribution of electricity to different regions of Karnataka state. Initially four entities were formed first namely MESCOM, BESCOM, HESCOM and GESCOM. Later CESCOM was carved out of MESCOM in 2005 to cater electricity consumers of Mysore region.
Currently KPTCL looks after only Transmission and the Electricity Supply Companies (ESCOM's) look after distribution. The distribution of electricity to last mile or end users is done by this Electricity Supply Companies (ESCOM's) in the state of Karnataka. The electricity generated by Karnataka Power Corporation Limited and other producers is distributed by these ESCOM's.
MESCOM tried an idea of using drones to put electricity supply lines across a river Kumaradhara and was successful.[1] It has 22,61,785 consumers, 755.66 kilometre length of 33 Kilovolt (KV) electric power line and 34,507.71 kilometre length of 11 Kilovolt (KV) line as of November 2017.[2]
The electricity bills of MESCOM can be paid online by its customers.[3] As Mangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited supplies electricity to high rainfall region of India, It suffers extensive damage to its infrastructure, properties during Southwest monsoon season in the months of June, July, August, September every year.[4] Mescom is facing shortage of powermen (linemen) which is affecting maintenance of electricity distribution network to ensure electricity supply for end users as per K.Harish Kumar ,Chairman of Mangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited[5]
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References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Kamila, Raviprasad (25 August 2018). "For MESCOM, a trial becomes a success". The Hindu.
- ↑ "MESCOM : About Us". Archived from the original on 23 April 2008. Retrieved 14 August 2019.
- ↑ "MESCOM urges consumers to pay power bills online". The Hindu. The Hindu, English daily newspaper. 10 April 2020. Retrieved 22 December 2020.
- ↑ "Mescom's rain-related losses pegged at Rs 12.31 crore". Deccan Herald, English daily newspaper. 3 July 2020. Retrieved 22 December 2020.
- ↑ "shortage of powermen affects maintenance in mescom says chairman". Times of India. Retrieved 15 November 2025.
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