Puri, Dec 6: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the Global Energy Leaders’ Summit here on Saturday, where policymakers, industry leaders, and state representatives deliberated on India’s energy future. Odisha emerged as the focal point, with ambitious plans to transform into a hub for renewable and green energy, including solar, wind, hydro, and hydrogen.

Energy Leadership Vision

Speaking on the occasion, CM Mohan Majhi highlighted Odisha’s alignment with India’s energy vision, emphasizing rich resources, strategic location, and infrastructure to drive clean energy. He reaffirmed commitment to Vision 2036 and 2047, positioning Odisha as a reliable hub for solar, wind, and hydropower in achieving sustainable growth.

Odisha as Renewable Energy Hub

On his part, Union Minister for Renewable Energy Prahlad Joshi highlighted Odisha’s growing role in India’s clean energy transition. He noted that the state has already achieved 200 GW of solar power generation, opening new possibilities for sustainable growth. “Under the blessings of Lord Jagannath, Odisha will lead India’s green energy mission,” he remarked.

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India’s Energy Transformation

India’s energy sector has seen rapid expansion. While it took 70 years to achieve one terawatt of power generation, the country now produces 2,000 GW in just two years. Electricity generation has risen from 1,168 billion units in 2014 to 1,824 billion units today, making India self-reliant in energy. Globally, solar capacity has surged from 2.8 GW to 130 GW in 11 years, placing India third worldwide.

Major Projects in Odisha

Odisha is set to host India’s first coal gasification project in Sundargarh at a cost of ₹80,000 crore. Paradip will see the development of a green corridor, while coastal regions will focus on wind energy. The state is also being positioned as a green hydrogen hub, aligning with the Prime Minister’s vision of achieving net-zero emissions by 2070.

Leaders’ Participation

Chief Ministers from five states, including CM Mohan Majhi, joined the summit alongside energy ministers from Delhi and Rajasthan. A brochure outlining India’s energy vision was also released, marking the beginning of the three-day deliberations.