Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Energy Department on Tuesday presented the prestigious “Wind India 2026: Leadership in Wind Energy De-risking” award to Deputy Chief Minister and Energy Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, recognising the state’s efforts to promote renewable energy and accelerate the transition to clean power.
Vishal Kumar Dev, Additional Chief Secretary of the Energy Department, formally presented the award to Singh Deo. The ceremony was attended by Bhaskar Jyoti Sarma, Chairman and Managing Director of Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL); Dr. Satyapriya Rath, Managing Director of GRIDCO; and other senior officials of the department.
The award was conferred on Odisha during the Windergy India 2026 conference held in Chennai on October 8. Dr. Rath had received the honour on behalf of the state from Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi in the presence of industry leaders and government dignitaries.
Congratulating the officers and staff of the department on the achievement, Singh Deo said the recognition reflected the state government’s commitment to accelerating the clean energy transition and attracting sustainable investments under the Odisha Renewable Energy Policy.
He also highlighted the state’s ambitious plans to expand its renewable energy sector and strengthen its position as an attractive destination for investment in clean power.
As part of its participation in Windergy India 2026, Odisha also hosted a special state session titled “Odisha: India’s Next Wind Destination” to showcase its wind energy potential to national and international investors.
The initiative aimed to highlight the state’s opportunities in wind power development and encourage investment in its renewable energy sector.
