Planning and Convergence Department and CEEW signMoUto promote green economic growth in the state through the Green Odisha Initiative

Bhubaneswar, 17th 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. AnuGarg in a programme heldat LoksevaBhawan.  M.D. IPICOL and IDCO ShriBhupendra Singh Pooniafrom Government of Odisha and Dr. ArunabhaGhosh, 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 MoUDC-cum ACS Smt.Gargsaid, “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 bioeconomywith twin objective of job creation and green growth. This decision has been a step towards shaping a future that nurtures economic prosperity and natural capital, simultaneously, propelling Odisha towards a resilient and sustainable future.” 

Dr. ArunabhaGhosh, 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,OdishaShriAhuja 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 ShriHemant Sharma, Principal Secy, H&UD, C&T Deptt Smt.UshaPadhee, Principal Secy, SD&TE Shri NBS Rajput , Officials from P&C Department, ShriAbhishek Jain, Director, other functionaries of CEEWwere present and participated in the discussion.