The UK Government, in-collaboration with the Energy Department, Government of Odisha and GRIDCO recently organized a high-level workshop on ‘Net-Zero Vision for Bhubaneswar’. The workshop aimed to facilitate knowledge exchange, foster multi-stakeholder collaboration, and outline a strategic roadmap for Bhubaneswar’s transition towards a low-carbon, sustainable future. The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) was the knowledge partner for this significant event.
The workshop brought together key stakeholders, including government officials, industry leaders, academia and experts, to develop a comprehensive roadmap for Bhubaneswar’s journey towards Net-Zero. This initiative aligns with India’s national commitment to achieve Net-Zero by 2070 and Odisha’s ambitious target of adding 10.9 GW Renewable Energy capacity by 2029-30.
Welcoming the attendees, Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI, emphasized the importance of a collaborative approach in achieving Odisha’s sustainability goals. “To accelerate progress, we must bridge technology gaps, strengthen policy frameworks, and unlock financing for clean mobility solutions. Electrification of transport, grid modernization, and renewable integration will be key enablers of a net-zero future.” said Dr Dhawan. She also expressed her satisfaction about the deployment of EV Buses for Public Transportation System and the State Government’s plan for rolling out of Hydrogen Buses on pilot basis.
Highlighting the State’s commitment to clean energy transition, Trilochan Panda, Managing Director, GRIDCO, said, “In line with the country’s Net-Zero commitment, Odisha has set its own intermediary targets for Energy Transition by 2036 (centenary year of statehood of Odisha) and by 2047 (100 years of India’s independence)”.
