Bhubaneswar, Jan 9: Odisha took a major step toward strengthening its power sector with the launch of the Odisha Grid Insight (OGrI) portal, designed to provide a transparent and unified digital view of the state’s transmission network.

The portal, developed by Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL), was inaugurated at Lok Seva Bhawan by Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, who also holds the Energy portfolio. He described the initiative as a landmark in improving coordination and planning across transmission, generation, and distribution utilities.

The OGrI portal offers detailed technical and geographical information on all 201 grid substations across Odisha. For DISCOMs and power generation companies, it provides insights into installed transformation capacity, existing load, available margins, spare bay availability, and power take-off arrangements.

With the integration of the SANJOG application, the portal will serve as a single platform for DISCOMs to avail new 33 kV connections in a more transparent and efficient manner. Officials said the portal will also benefit investors and industrial units by offering reliable information on power availability at specific locations, enabling informed investment decisions.

Odisha has become the second state after Rajasthan to introduce such a high level of transparency in grid substation and bay availability. Singh Deo emphasized that the portal reflects the government’s commitment to transparency, system efficiency, and ease of doing business in the power sector. “Digital initiatives like OGrI will strengthen coordination among utilities, ensure reliable power supply, and support sustainable growth of Odisha’s energy ecosystem,” he said.

The launch event was attended by Bhaskar Jyoti Sarma, Chairman-cum-Managing Director of OPTCL, along with senior officers of the corporation. Officials noted that the portal is expected to play a crucial role in supporting Odisha’s industrial expansion and meeting rising energy demands.