Odisha aims to emerge as green energy hub by 2036: Majhi

BHUBANESWAR: (Dec 7) Odisha aims to emerge as a "green energy hub" by 2036, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said, underlining the state's efforts to strengthen its energy supply chain.

Majhi made the announcement after inaugurating the three-day Global Energy Leaders' Summit 2025 (GELS 2025) in Puri on Saturday.

He said the state plans to substantially reduce reliance on fossil fuels by 2036, and highlighted investments in the energy sector to ensure an uninterrupted supply of electricity in rural areas, describing power as critical infrastructure for self-reliance and youth empowerment.