Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture, Farmer Empowerment, and Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singhdeo, conducted a review of solar projects undertaken by Waaree Energies Limited in Dhenkanal district. He emphasized the need for inter-departmental coordination to accelerate the project’s progress.
Accompanied by Food Supply and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra, Singhdeo held discussions with officials on key issues, including power availability for construction and operations, surface water supply, pipeline connections, and land acquisition. He urged officials to address these challenges efficiently to ensure timely completion of the projects.
Senior officials from various departments, including Energy Department Principal Secretary Vishal Dev, OPTCL CMD Bhaskar Jyoti Sharma, MD IDCO Bhupendra Singh Poonia, and EIC Water Resources Department Chandrasekhar Padhi, provided updates on project developments. Representatives from Waaree Energies Limited, including President Jayaram Mishra, CPO Kirti Kumar Shah, AGM Prakash Mohanty, and Senior Manager Parameshwar Panda, were also present at the meeting.
The review highlighted the state government’s commitment to expanding renewable energy infrastructure in Odisha, ensuring sustainable energy solutions, and boosting economic growth in the region.