Odisha
Odisha struggles with significant challenges, including a difficult neighborhood, persistent left-wing violence, and interior districts that are some of the poorest and most isolated in India. The state government, led by the Biju Janata Dal, has largely responded with populist measures that have won it unusual stability in office. Odisha was an early adopter of power sector reforms; more recently its capital, Bhubaneswar, was the first ranked “Smart City” in the country. Paired with relative political stability, Odisha’s stature as an investment destination is rising.
State Policies
Solar Policy: Odisha Solar Policy (2013), Renewable Energy Policy (2016)
Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) Policy: MSME Development Policy (2016)
Electric Mobility Policy: Electric Vehicle Policy (2021)
Industry Policy: Industrial Policy Resolution (2015)
State Summary
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Size
60,119 sq. miles -
Population
42 million -
State GDP
$42.19 billion (USD) -
Legislative Assembly Seats
147
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Rajya Sabha Seats
10 -
Lok Sabha Seats
21 -
Party Affiliation
Biju Janata Dal (BJD)
Climate Change
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Recent Articles
Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) announces the generic tariff and prices for renewable energy projects
Posted on December 20, 2023Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) announces the generic tariff and prices for renewable energy projects, including small hydro, biomass, and non-fossil fuel-based co-generation power projects. The control period of the tariff will span from financial year (FY) 2023-24 to 2025-26 for all renewable power projects.
Grid Corporation of Odisha (GRIDCO) launches the Go Green portal
Posted on October 11, 2023Grid Corporation of Odisha (GRIDCO) launches the Go Green portal to facilitate the development of renewable energy. The portal aims at facilitating renewable energy development by providing a single window platform for the developers in the state.
Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) unveils the draft Green Energy Open Access Regulations, 2023
Posted on August 30, 2023Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) unveils the draft Green Energy Open Access Regulations, 2023. The regulations offer a comprehensive framework for consumers with contracted or sanctioned loads of 100 kW and above, enabling them to procure power through green energy open access.
Odisha amends the Odisha Government Rules of Business
Posted on August 16, 2023Odisha amends the Odisha Government Rules of Business by allocating the new subjects of “Energy Transition” and “Green Hydrogen” to the Energy Department to improve inter-departmental coordination, and accelerate the pace of renewable energy deployment.
Energy
India faces a complex energy challenge: it needs cheap and abundant energy to power high economic growth and lift its citizens into the middle class. But it also hopes to keep its commitments to the U.N. Climate Change Convention and achieve energy independence. India’s states have the resources to generate the energy India needs, but they take different approaches to fostering the growth of the industry. This section allows you to explore energy news from India’s states and offers the Wadhwani Chair’s analysis of India’s energy sector.
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Coal • Energy Efficiency • Energy-related Transportation • Nuclear • Oil and Gas • Power & Renewable Energy • Power • Renewables •Recent Articles
Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) announces the generic tariff and prices for renewable energy projects
Posted on December 20, 2023Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) announces the generic tariff and prices for renewable energy projects, including small hydro, biomass, and non-fossil fuel-based co-generation power projects. The control period of the tariff will span from financial year (FY) 2023-24 to 2025-26 for all renewable power projects.
Odisha signs three pivotal Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the Rural Electrification Corporation (REC)
Posted on October 18, 2023Odisha signs three pivotal Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the Rural Electrification Corporation (REC) aimed at further developing the green energy and thermal power infrastructure in the state.
Grid Corporation of Odisha (GRIDCO) signs a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Hydro Power Corporation Limited
Posted on June 28, 2023Grid Corporation of Odisha (GRIDCO) signs a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Hydro Power Corporation Limited, for the development of Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs) and Renewable Energy in the state. The MoU envisages setting up self-identified pumped storage projects of 2,000 MW and ground mounted and floating solar projects of 1,000 MW in the state.
Related National Goals
U.S.–India Energy Cooperation Project Tracker — There is currently no data available for Odisha. (updated July 3, 2019)
Solar Performance Tracker — Odisha reaches 452.72MW (updated March 31, 2021)
Wind Performance Tracker — Odisha achieves 0MW (updated March 30, 2021)
Finance
Finance
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Health
While India’s healthcare system is expansive in terms of the number of beneficiaries covered, inequalities in access to high-quality yet affordable care continue to plague delivery systems and push citizens towards the more unregulated private sector. Similarly, while India’s National Health Policy of 2017 promises to reform this system, the responsibility to institute those reforms falls to the states who each have their own unique challenges and opportunities to meet the healthcare needs of their people. This section allows you to explore emerging healthcare policies and news covering new initiatives from India’s states and offers the Wadhwani Chair’s analysis of India’s healthcare sector.
Recent Articles
Odisha launches the third phase of the state’s flagship “Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana”
Posted on January 3, 2024Odisha launches the third phase of the state’s flagship “Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana” (BSKY) health scheme. With the third phase of the expansion, the scheme is estimated to cover over 11 million families, covering 90 percent of the state’s population.
Odisha approves the “Ama Hospital” scheme which aims to improve infrastructure and ensure sufficient manpower in the state-run healthcare facilities
Posted on November 22, 2023Odisha approves the “Ama Hospital” scheme which aims to improve infrastructure and ensure sufficient manpower in the state-run healthcare facilities. The scheme will run from 2024 to 2028.
Odisha extends the “Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana” (BSKY) health scheme to children aged between 5 and 18 years who are currently not enrolled in the scheme
Posted on September 6, 2023Odisha extends the “Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana” (BSKY) health scheme to children aged between 5 and 18 years who are currently not enrolled in the scheme. The children can avail the benefits of the scheme, if their parents are current beneficiaries. Under the scheme, all beneficiaries can avail free healthcare services at government hospitals, and get families, and women get an additional coverage of INR 5 lakh for treatment at empanelled private hospitals.
Odisha declares Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C as notifiable diseases with immediate effect. The move comes considering rising cases in the state
Posted on August 8, 2023Odisha declares Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C as notifiable diseases with immediate effect. The move comes considering rising cases in the state
Industrial Policy and Business Regulations
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Odisha approves the Odisha Biotechnology Policy 2024
Posted on January 31, 2024Odisha approves the Odisha Biotechnology Policy 2024. The policy is aimed at promoting higher education, research and infrastructural development in the sector to promote innovation and attract investments.
Odisha approves the Odisha Procurement Preference Policy for Micro and Small Manufacturing Enterprises 2024
Posted on January 31, 2024Odisha approves the Odisha Procurement Preference Policy for Micro and Small Manufacturing Enterprises 2024 to promote small and micro manufacturing enterprises in the state. As per the policy, goods manufactured by MSMEs and start-ups with a turnover under $6 million will get preference in procurement by government agencies.
Odisha amends the Odisha MSME Development Policy, 2022
Posted on December 13, 2023Odisha amends the Odisha MSME Development Policy, 2022. As per the amendment, a differential amount of financial benefit can be extended to industries that have availed similar incentives from the centre, if the state policy offers higher incentives.
Odisha signs three Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the India Electronic and Semiconductor Association (IESA), global semiconductor giant Synopsys and Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council (ESC), respectively to build an ecosystem for the manufacturing of semiconductors in the state
Posted on November 8, 2023Odisha signs three Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the India Electronic and Semiconductor Association (IESA), global semiconductor giant Synopsys and Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council (ESC), respectively to build an ecosystem for the manufacturing of semiconductors in the state.
Infrastructure and Governance
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Odisha approves the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for phase 1 of the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack metro rail project
Posted on November 22, 2023Odisha approves the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for phase 1 of the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack metro rail project.
Odisha notifies the Public Private Partnership (PPP) Policy, 2023
Posted on September 13, 2023Odisha notifies the Public Private Partnership (PPP) Policy, 2023 to attract private investment in the construction of public infrastructure. The policy will be applicable to all infrastructure projects including roads, bridges, ports, railways, airports, irrigation, helipads, industrial parks, logistic hubs, water supply, power, tourism, sports, healthcare, education, and inland waterways implemented through the PPP route.
Odisha approves a proposal to amend the Odisha Mobile Towers & Telegraph Line, OFC & Related Infrastructure Policy 2017
Posted on August 16, 2023Odisha approves a proposal to amend the Odisha Mobile Towers & Telegraph Line, OFC & Related Infrastructure Policy 2017 to improve telecom infrastructural development, and ease approval clearance in the state.
Odisha approves the Odisha Rural-Urban Transition Policy
Posted on July 19, 2023Odisha approves the Odisha Rural-Urban Transition Policy, aimed at removing the rural-urban divide by providing essential urban infrastructure, amenities and services to all citizens residing in the fast-growing rural areas adjoining cities.
Land & Labor Laws
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Odisha reduces the fee for conversion of leasehold land of Odisha State Housing Board from 10 percent to 3 percent
Posted on January 31, 2024Odisha reduces the fee for conversion of leasehold land of Odisha State Housing Board or any development authority to freehold from the existing 10 percent to 3 percent.
Odisha amends the Odisha Scheduled Areas Transfer of Immovable Property (by STs) Regulation, 1956
Posted on November 22, 2023Odisha amends the Odisha Scheduled Areas Transfer of Immovable Property (by STs) Regulation, 1956 to allow citizens belonging to a Scheduled Tribe (ST) to transfer their land to non-tribal people in scheduled areas with a written permission from the sub-collector.
Odisha passes the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement (Odisha amendment) Bill–2023
Posted on October 4, 2023Odisha passes the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement (Odisha amendment) Bill–2023. The bill provides exemptions from the mandatory social impact assessment (SIA) that developers must undertake and special provisions for safeguarding food security during land acquisition for various industrial and infrastructure projects.
Odisha approves the Nutana Unnata Abhilasha (NUA) scheme
Posted on August 16, 2023Odisha approves the Nutana Unnata Abhilasha (NUA) scheme with an outlay of $46.38 million. The scheme is aimed at training 100,000 youths every year in the state over the next three years and upgrading the skill development infrastructure in the state.
Water & Sanitation
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