Bhubaneswar: In a significant move towards a sustainable and energy-efficient future, NITI Aayog, the Odisha government, and the Institute for Sustainability, Employment and Growth (ISEG) Foundation Thursday signed a Statement of Intent (SoI) to collaborate on a transformative clean energy transition initiative in the state.
The tripartite agreement was signed in Bhubaneswar by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja; CEO of NITI Aayog B V R Subrahmanyam, and Director & Founding Partner of ISEG Foundation Shirish Sanke.
Officials said this partnership aims to develop and implement a Strategic Roadmap for a cost-effective Energy Transition Plan in Odisha. This initiative aligns with the state’s vision for Viksit Odisha 2036 and 2047, focusing on making the power sector more accessible, sustainable, self-reliant, and environmentally responsible.
The collaboration will utilise the ASSET (Accelerating Sustainable State Energy Transition) Platform. This is an initiative by NITI Aayog in partnership with the Ministry of Power and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
This platform is designed to assist states in creating energy transition blueprints, scalable solutions, and strengthening institutional capacity. It will also facilitate access to climate financing.
Key objectives of the pact include development and implementation of a Strategic Roadmap for a cost-effective Energy Transition Plan and Projectisation.
As per the agreement, NITI Aayog will provide strategic guidance, facilitate stakeholder collaboration, and support the development and review of the energy transition blueprint
Similarly, Odisha government will lead the initiative on the ground, ensuring data availability, inter-departmental coordination, and logistical support.
ISEG Foundation, as the Strategic Partner, will bring technical expertise to develop the energy demand-supply scenarios, renewable energy strategies, and implementation frameworks, including the establishment of an “Energy War Room” for project execution.
To ensure effective implementation, the CEO of NITI Aayog will chair a Central Oversight Committee. The Principal Secretary of Energy for the Government of Odisha will lead a State Steering Committee. These committees will actively monitor progress and provide strategic direction.
