Bharat Renewable Energy Summit: Odisha Can Achieve Much More, Says Union Minister Pralhad Joshi

Pralhad Joshi, Mohan Majhi

New Delhi: Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday backed Odisha’s target of 10.96 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030, and said the state can achieve much more.

Addressing the Odisha State Plenary at the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit and Expo 2026 in New Delhi, Joshi reaffirmed the Centre’s commitment to transforming the state into a major Green Energy Hub by 2036.

“Odisha holds immense potential in solar, wind, pumped storage and green hydrogen. I firmly believe Odisha can achieve much more. The Centre stands fully committed to turning its potential into investments, jobs and reliable clean energy,” Joshi said in the presence of Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Deputy CM Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo.

Odisha has already secured prospective investment proposals worth around Rs 1.17 lakh crore through 18 MoUs exchanged at the summit, with a tentative capacity addition of around 11.7 GW.

Joshi’s address related to the broader national and global narrative he presented at a press conference during the summit.

India has been elected President of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) for a third consecutive term, reinforcing the vision of ‘One Sun, One World, One Grid.’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Bharat RE Summit on November 2. The summit, under the theme ‘Invest. Innovate. Inspire,’ will run till November 5.

Odisha is among 13 states which are showcasing opportunities.

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