New Delhi: Odisha is positioning itself as India’s primary engine for clean energy and green manufacturing, Deputy Chief Minister in charge of Energy Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo said on Thursday.
Addressing the 7th CII International Energy Conference & Exhibition 2026 at Hotel Le Meridien, Singh Deo outlined the state’s roadmap to achieve 60% non-fossil capacity by 2035 and contribute to India’s Net Zero goal by 2070.
The two-day conference was organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry in partnership with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and Sustainable Energy for All on the themes “Empowering India’s Energy Future: Secure, Smart & Sustainable” and “Transitioning with Energy Security – The New Global Order”.
The inaugural session was attended by Union MNRE Minister Pralhad Joshi, Bhutan Energy Minister Lyonpo Gem Tshering, and Sri Lankan Energy Minister Anura Karunathilake. The CII-EY report on India’s energy security was also released during the session.
Highlighting Odisha’s plans, the Deputy CM said the state has scaled up its renewable energy target to add nearly 11 GW of clean capacity by 2030. Major projects worth Rs 67,000 crore for over 6.7 GW covering solar, wind, hydro, pumped storage and hybrid systems have already been cleared.
To support this scale-up, Odisha is modernizing its power grid with digital substations, smart grid technology and AI-enabled asset management for seamless integration of high volumes of renewable power.
Leveraging its 575 km coastline, deep-water ports and mineral resources, the state aims to provide round-the-clock renewable power and green hydrogen to decarbonize heavy industries such as steel, aluminum, mining and maritime transport. Singh Deo said Odisha is targeting to emerge as a premier Green Hydrogen hub in South-East Asia.
On the social side, the government is pushing a just transition through initiatives like PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, decentralized solar projects and green mobility to reduce household energy costs, create local jobs and support MSMEs.Inviting global technology providers, manufacturers and financial institutions, Singh Deo assured a stable policy framework and streamlined clearances for investors.
Reaffirming the vision for Viksit Odisha 2036 and Viksit Bharat 2047, he said Odisha is ready to be a key state-level driver of India’s next phase of energy transition through secure, affordable and sustainable growth. Additional Chief Secretary, Energy Vishal Kumar Dev and senior energy department officers also attended the conference.
