Bhubaneswar, 16th December, 2024
The Planning and Convergence Department, Government of Odisha, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today with the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), which will help accelerate Odisha’s green economic growth through the Green Odisha Initiative.
This MoU was signed in presence of Chief Secretary, Odisha Shri Manoj Ahuja and Development Commissioner-cum-ACS Smt. Anu Garg in a programme held at Lokseva Bhawan. M.D. IPICOL and IDCO Shri Bhupendra Singh Poonia from Government of Odisha and Dr. Arunabha Ghosh, CEO of CEEW have signed the MoU.
The initiative will focus on scaling the green economy by promoting various green value chains, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, attracting private capital and leveraging civil society support. Through this collaboration, CEEW will serve as a valuable knowledge partner, supporting the state in translating its vision into action by formalizing the ‘Green Odisha Initiative.’ On the occasion of the signing of the MoU DC-cum ACS Smt. Garg said, “This MoU represents our shared commitment to accelerating green economic growth in the State of Odisha. The P&C Department in collaboration with CEEW, seeks to formalize the Green Odisha Initiative to integrate and mainstream the green economy within the state’s development agenda. This collaborative effort has three pillars viz., Energy transition, Circular economy and bioeconomy with twin objective of job creation and green growth. This decision has been a step towards shaping a future that nurtureseconomic prosperity and natural capital, simultaneously, propelling Odisha towards a resilient and sustainable future.”
Dr. Arunabha Ghosh, CEO of CEEW said, “ We are committed to work integrating diverse green economic sectors including the energy transition, bioeconomy, nature-based solutions, and circular economy focusing on forward-thinking approach of Government of Odisha for sustainable development. These sectors not only hold immense potential for creating green jobs but also promise resilient and inclusive economic prosperity. Through the Green Odisha Initiative, CEEW is excited to partner with the state in shaping a holistic green economy that benefits the people of Odisha now and in the future.”
Chief Secretary,Odisha Shri Ahuja in his key note address said that, based on the research and data collected from different departments of Odisha , CEEW, needs to be grounded at least 6 projects in the state within 3 months by using its unique and action oriented programmes,
During this signing of MoU, Principal Secretary,Industries and MSME Department Shri Hemant Sharma, Principal Secy, H&UD, C&T Deptt Smt. Usha Padhee, Principal Secy, SD&TE Shri NBS Rajput , Officials from P&C Department, Shri Abhishek Jain, Director, other functionaries of CEEWwere present and participated in the discussion.
Pathani Rout
PRO to Chief Secretary
