Bhubaneswar, March 31, 2026 [ADN] Odisha has emerged as a pioneer in India’s quest for sustainable energy solutions, becoming the first state to announce a Green Hydrogen Policy. This landmark initiative underscores the state’s commitment to industrial decarbonization and creating a circular economy, aligning with the broader objectives of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). A meeting was held under the chairmanship of Hon\u2019ble Deputy Chief Minister, Minister of Agriculture & Farmers\u2019 Empowerment, Energy Shri Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo with the members of CII and other stakeholders of Renewable Energy.
Hon’ble Deputy CM Shri Singh Deo said that the policy is set to drive significant investments in renewable energy (RE), with a focus on green hydrogen production, positioning Odisha as a hub for clean energy innovation. Odisha is focusing more on disaster-resilient infrastructure, distribution sector reforms, and investment in projects like floating solar and Pumped Storage Projects (PSP), integrated with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
The Confederation of Indian Industry, praised Odisha’s progressive leadership in renewable energy. The state’s proactive stance is expected to capture carbon opportunities from flue gases, contributing to a cleaner industrial footprint. particularly noting the state’s Renewable Energy Policy 2022.
The meeting was attended by ACS, Energy, Shri Vishal Kumar Dev, CMD, OPTCL, Shri Bhaskar Jyoti Sharma, senior officers from Energy department, OPTCL, GRIDCO, TPCODL, CII etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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