Bhubaneswar: In a significant achievement in renewable and non-conventional energy sector, Odisha has bagged the prestigious ‘PM Surya Ghar Excellence Awards’ for its outstanding performance during a special campaign.
Sharing this information, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi congratulated the team behind Odisha’s impressive show in the solar energy sector. Odisha has set a shining example for the entire country in solar energy adoption and sustainable development, he said.
“Odisha has been selected for the prestigious ‘PM Surya Ghar Excellence Awards’ for its outstanding performance during the ‘Month of Solar’ campaign held in May 2026,” the Chief Minister said in a post on X.
The state has secured the first position among states with a medium number of consumers in three key categories — highest number of applications, highest solar installations, and highest DISCOM inspections. Additionally, Odisha has achieved the third position in the ‘Maximum Vendor Registrations’ category.
Majhi described this success as the outcome of the government’s far-sighted vision, excellent inter-departmental coordination, and the collective hard work of officers and staff at the grassroots level. He extended his heartfelt congratulations to all departments, officials, and stakeholders associated with the campaign.
The Chief Minster further reiterated that his government remains firmly committed to environment-friendly development in the renewable energy sector.
