Exhibit 23



INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT



We consent to the  incorporation  by reference  in  Registration  Statement  No.
333-58656 of Indiana  Michigan  Power  Company on Form S-3 of our reports  dated
February 22, 2002,  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, 2001.


/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Deloitte & Touche LLP
Columbus, Ohio
March 28, 2002