In Short : Jindal Steel & Power has secured a 50-year mining lease for the Roida-I iron ore and manganese block in Odisha. The lease strengthens the company’s raw material security and supports its long-term steel production goals. Spanning a significant mineral-rich area, the block will enhance JSPL’s self-reliance and contribute to meeting India’s growing […]
Avaada commits Rs 20,700 Cr to power Odisha’s green energy drive – EQ
In Short : Avaada Group has pledged an investment of ₹20,700 crore to boost Odisha’s green energy sector. The funds will support renewable energy projects, including solar and green hydrogen initiatives, driving the state’s transition to clean power. This commitment aligns with India’s sustainability goals, fostering economic growth and energy security in the region. In […]
TPWODL appoints Parveen Kumar Verma as new CEO to drive growth in Odisha’s power sector – EQ
In Short : “TPWODL appoints Parveen Kumar Verma as new CEO, signaling a strategic move to drive growth and development in Odisha’s power sector, strengthening the company’s position in the region.” In Detail : Burla : TP Western Odisha Distribution Limited (TPWODL), a joint venture between Tata Power and the Government of Odisha, is pleased […]
Odisha’s new policy to boost use of renewable energy – EQ Mag
The Odisha Renewable Energy Policy, 2022 was introduced by the government to help decarbonise the energy sector by promoting renewable energy. The policy aims to encourage industries to increase renewable energy production because they are required to do so under the Centre’s renewable purchase obligation (RPO) trajectory by 2030. By 2030, industries and power distribution […]
Jajpur gets Odisha’s first solar-powered RTO office – EQ Mag Pro
Cuttack/Jaipur: The Regional Transport Office (RTO) in Jajpur is the first RTO in Odisha to power its electricity requirements from solar energy. As most of the offices depend on electricity for most of their energy consumption needs, installing solar panels on the rooftop of the RTO building will reduce electricity bills. “The idea was to […]
Coal supply situation in Odisha’s non-power sector alarming: Industry body – EQ Mag Pro
The Utkal Chamber of Commerce has said that there has been a prolonged coal supply crunch by Coal India and MCL has been ignoring the NPS sector Bhubaneswar : The Utkal Chamber of Commerce and Industry (UCCI) has urged Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday to save Odisha-based industries from the “alarming situation of closure” […]
High schools in Odisha’s Ganjam to be illuminated with renewable energy – EQ Mag Pro
All government-run high schools in Odisha’s Ganjam district will soon be illuminated with electricity generated from renewable energy. The district administration has taken an initiative to make the high schools energy-independent by installing solar panels, Ganjam Collector Vijay Kulange said. The installation is set to be done from Friday by a Noida-based firm and likely […]
Farmer develops electric vehicle in Mayurbhanj
A farmer in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj has built a four-wheeled electric vehicle during the lockdown. The electric vehicle is powered by 850 watts of motor and 100Ah/54 volts of battery. Sushil Agarwal built his car just by watching YouTube videos. It can run for 300km after fuel charge. As the fuel prices shoot up in India, […]
