Vishal Dev

Additional Chief Secretary @EnergyOdisha & @EIT_Odisha | Chairman @OCAC_Odisha- Govt. of Odisha | IIM & IIT Alumnus

[E&IT Department Odisha @EIT_Odisha]

A stronger policy push. A bigger semiconductor future for Odisha.

[E&IT Department Odisha @EIT_Odisha]

Dr. Mukesh Mahaling, Hon’ble E&IT Minister, Govt. of Odisha, visited Dholera Industrial City Development Limited (DICDL) facility with the state delegation and experienced Dholera’s integrated infrastructure vision, with the aim of replicating it in Odisha.

[E&IT Department Odisha @EIT_Odisha]

Odisha is stepping up…

To build a new semiconductor ecosystem.

To become India’s next semiconductor hub.

[Energy Odisha @EnergyOdisha]

As renewable energy expands, long-duration storage is key to a stable & reliable grid. The #Odisha PSP Policy 2025 is set to drive clean energy & strengthen energy security across the state.

From balancing renewables and meeting peak demand to providing grid stability & black start capability, Odisha is building a sustainable energy future.

#CleanEnergy #OdishaPSPPolicy2025 #PumpedStorage #RenewableEnergy #EnergySecurity #GreenOdisha

@MohanMOdisha @KVSinghDeo1 @CMO_Odisha @SecyChief

[E&IT Department Odisha @EIT_Odisha]

Odisha's talent is getting industry ready.

[E&IT Department Odisha @EIT_Odisha]

How is Odisha becoming future-ready? 👇

[Energy Odisha @EnergyOdisha]

A proud recognition for Odisha’s clean energy journey!

The Energy Department, Government of Odisha has been honoured with the Best Tableau Award for the Republic Day 2026 celebrations held in #Bhubaneswar.

The award was presented by Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri @MohanMOdisha to Additional Chief Secretary Shri @vishaldevk, IAS, on the occasion of Independence Day.

The award-winning tableau, themed on PM Surya Ghar, highlighted Odisha’s commitment to promoting rooftop solar energy and building a cleaner, greener and more sustainable future.

A proud moment that reflects Odisha’s growing resolve to lead the way in India’s clean energy transition.

#PMSuryaGhar #SolarEnergy #RenewableEnergy #CleanEnergy #GreenEnergy #EnergyTransition #SustainableOdisha #IndependenceDay

@KVSinghDeo1 @SecyChief @CMO_Odisha @PMOIndia @narendramodi

[E&IT Department Odisha @EIT_Odisha]

Another milestone towards paperless governance in Odisha.

OSWAS 3.0 to be implemented.

For more details 👇

[E&IT Department Odisha @EIT_Odisha]

Odisha is strengthening the complete semiconductor value chain for an Atmanirbhar Bharat, with approval of Third Policy Amendment to the Odisha Semiconductor Manufacturing & Fabless Policy 2025, in alignment with ISM 2.0.

Details 👇

[Energy Odisha @EnergyOdisha]

#OdishaCabinet has approved key amendments to Odisha’s Pumped Storage Project (PSP) Policy, strengthening investment facilitation and enabling greater flexibility for developers.

✅ Extended registration window from 3 weeks to 3 months
✅ Balanced RoFR: 25% for captive users & 50% for IPPs
✅ Greater flexibility for CPSUs/PSUs
✅ Clearer registration fee provisions
✅ Seamless implementation of policy amendments

These reforms will accelerate PSP development and support #Odisha’s clean energy transition.

[Energy Odisha @EnergyOdisha]

#OdishaCabinet has approved amendments to the Odisha Renewable Energy Policy (OREP), 2022, to accelerate renewable energy development, enhance investor confidence and ensure affordable green power.

✅ Electricity Duty Exemption: Extension of exemption at 50 paise per unit for eligible net-metering consumers on consumption from RE projects established in Odisha, for 10 years from commissioning.

✅ BESS Incentive: Extension of 20 paise per unit STU charge exemption for standalone Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) commissioned in Odisha, subject to input energy being sourced from RE projects and output being used to meet the State’s demand.

✅ Wind Power Allocation: Removal of the existing 500 MW cumulative cap for allocation of wind power projects under the first-come-first-served mechanism.

✅ Wind Power Parks: Promotion of Wind Power Parks to facilitate large-scale wind energy development in the State.

✅ Right of First Refusal: Provision of RoFR of up to 25% of the capacity for RE captive projects.

✅ Operational Guidelines: Harmonisation of operational guidelines to improve efficiency and streamline renewable energy project implementation.

✅ Legacy SHEP Projects: GRIDCO designated as the Nodal Agency for implementation of legacy Small Hydro Electric Power (SHEP) projects.

These policy refinements are expected to give a significant boost to renewable energy development and reinforce Odisha’s position as a leading destination for clean energy investments.

[E&IT Department Odisha @EIT_Odisha]

Japan-based IT company Nitkal's office inaugurated today reinforces Bhubaneswar’s prominence as East India's leading IT hub.

[CII Energy Department @CIIEnergy]

On Day 2 of #IECE2026, the Governments of Odisha and Madhya Pradesh signed an MoU to strengthen knowledge partnerships and deepen cooperation in renewable energy.

@KVSinghDeo1 @ManuSri_IITD @vishaldevk @RakeshShukla_12 @mnreindia @FollowCII

[Vishal Dev @vishaldevk]

Partnerships drive progress. Honoured to sign the MoU between #Odisha and Madhya Pradesh, marking a significant step towards stronger collaboration in renewable energy, innovation and grid management.

#CIIIECE2026 #IECE2026

[Energy Odisha @EnergyOdisha]

Odisha and Madhya Pradesh Forge Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Renewable Energy

In the gracious presence of Hon'ble Deputy Chief Minister & Minister of Energy, Shri @KVSinghDeo1 and Hon'ble Minister of New & Renewable Energy, Government of Madhya Pradesh, Shri Rakesh Shukla, the Energy Department, Government of Odisha and the New & Renewable Energy Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in New Delhi to strengthen knowledge partnership and mutual cooperation in the renewable energy sector.

The MoU was signed by Shri @vishaldevk, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Energy Department, Government of Odisha, and Shri @ManuSri_IITD, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, New & Renewable Energy Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh.

The partnership will foster collaboration in renewable energy, energy storage, research & innovation, grid management and capacity building, paving the way for a cleaner, more resilient and sustainable energy future for both States.

#Odisha #MadhyaPradesh #RenewableEnergy #CleanEnergy #EnergyTransition @Energy_MPME @NewenergyMp @MohanMOdisha @CMO_Odisha @RakeshShukla_12

[CMO Odisha @CMO_Odisha]

ଲୋକଙ୍କ ସରକାରରେ ସ୍ୱଚ୍ଛ ଓ ଅକ୍ଷୟ ଶକ୍ତିର ବିସ୍ତାର ସହ ଓଡ଼ିଶାର ଶକ୍ତି କ୍ଷେତ୍ର ନେଉଛି ନୂଆ ଦିଗ। ମାନ୍ୟବର ମୁଖ୍ୟମନ୍ତ୍ରୀ ଶ୍ରୀ @MohanMOdisha ଙ୍କ ନେତୃତ୍ୱରେ ଶକ୍ତି କ୍ଷେତ୍ରର ଆଧୁନିକୀକରଣ ସହ ନୂଆ ସମ୍ଭାବନା ସୃଷ୍ଟି ଦିଗରେ ପଦକ୍ଷେପ ଆହୁରି ଦୃଢ଼ ହେଉଛି। ସ୍ମାର୍ଟ ଗ୍ରିଡ୍ ଓ ଡିଜିଟାଲ ସବ୍‌ଷ୍ଟେସନ୍‌ ମାଧ୍ୟମରେ ଶକ୍ତି ବ୍ୟବସ୍ଥାକୁ କରାଯାଉଛି ଅଧିକ ଆଧୁନିକ ଓ ସୁଦୃଢ଼। ୨୦୩୦ ସୁଦ୍ଧା ୧୧ ଗିଗାୱାଟ୍‌ ଅକ୍ଷୟ ଶକ୍ତି ଉତ୍ପାଦନର ଲକ୍ଷ୍ୟ ନେଇ ସ୍ଥାୟୀ ଶକ୍ତି ଭିତ୍ତିଭୂମି ଗଠନ ଦିଗରେ ଆଗକୁ ବଢ଼ୁଛି ଓଡ଼ିଶା। ଅକ୍ଷୟ ଶକ୍ତିର ଏହି ବିସ୍ତାର ସମୃଦ୍ଧ ଓଡ଼ିଶା ଗଠନକୁ ଦେଉଛି ନୂଆ ଶକ୍ତି।

[Energy Odisha @EnergyOdisha]

Odisha is charting a decisive path towards a clean, resilient and future-ready energy ecosystem.

At the 7th CII International Energy Conference, Hon'ble Deputy Chief Minister & Energy Minister Shri @KVSinghDeo1 highlighted the State's transformative clean energy vision, with a strong focus on renewable energy, green hydrogen and modern power infrastructure.

✅ Nearly 11 GW renewable energy target by 2030
✅ ₹67,000 crore investment proposals for 6.7 GW clean energy projects
✅ Smart grids, digital substations & AI-driven power systems

Powering progress. Accelerating the green transition.

#ViksitOdisha #CleanEnergy #RenewableEnergy #GreenHydrogen @MohanMOdisha @CMO_Odisha

[E&IT Department Odisha @EIT_Odisha]

Being power surplus isn't just an achievement - it's a competitive advantage.

Odisha has it. Now is the time to build I-T here.

(Source: Odisha Economic Survey 2025-26)

[Energy Odisha @EnergyOdisha]

Hon'ble Deputy Chief Minister & Energy Minister Shri @KVSinghDeo1 addressed the 5th Edition of E3: Energise. Empower. East, alongside Hon'ble Industries Minister of State Shri @SampadSwainBJP, reaffirming Odisha's vision to add nearly 11 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030 and inviting global manufacturers to Manufacture in Odisha, Innovate in Odisha and Grow with Odisha.

The conclave was attended by ACS Energy Shri @vishaldevk, IAS, ACS Industries Shri Hemant Sharma, IAS, @OPTCL_Odisha CMD Shri Bhaskar Jyoti Sarma, IAS, CEA Chairperson Shri Ghanshyam Prasad and industry leaders from @IEEMA_Official, highlighting #Odisha's growing role as a preferred destination for clean energy and electrical equipment manufacturing.

#CleanEnergy #RenewableEnergy #EnergyTransition #ViksitOdisha #ViksitBharat2047 #PowerSector #EnergizeEmpowerEast

[Vishal Dev @vishaldevk]

We are building a digitally enabled power ecosystem through smart grids, AI-driven predictive maintenance, advanced communication systems, automation & customer-centric distribution services. They will ensure greater efficiency, reliability & resilience across energy value chain.

[Vishal Dev @vishaldevk]

With a robust power sector, expanding transmission infra, rapid distribution modernisation and an ambitious target of developing nearly 11 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030, #Odisha is creating an ecosystem that supports industrial expansion & clean energy transition.