Exhibit 23








INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT





We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration
Statement No. 33-50521 of Indiana Michigan Power Company on Form
S-3 of our reports dated February 22, 1994, appearing in and
incorporated by reference in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of
Indiana Michigan Power Company for the year ended December 31,
1993.


/s/ Deloitte & Touche


Deloitte & Touche
Columbus, Ohio
March 30, 1994