The Odisha government has secured investment proposals worth Rs 903.41 crore in the renewable energy sector. These proposals were sanctioned by the single window committee (SWC), chaired by Vishal Kumar Dev, Principal Secretary of the State Energy Department. The investments are part of the state’s strategic efforts to achieve its renewable energy target of 10 GW by 2030.

Among the major approvals, Maharatna PSU HPCL Renewable & Green Energy Ltd will establish a 48-MW wind energy project in Umerkote, Nabarangpur district. This significant project underscores the commitment to boost renewable energy infrastructure in the region and contributes substantially to the state’s energy goals.

Additionally, another Maharatna PSU, ONGC Tripura Power Company Ltd, received approval for a 49.5-MW wind energy project in Astaranga, Puri district. Together, these two projects represent a combined investment of Rs 881.28 crore, marking a significant milestone in Odisha’s renewable energy development.