Pradip Kumar Das, Chairman and Managing Director of the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA), emphasized the importance of sustainable growth of renewable energy at the Utkarsh Odisha 2025 summit in Bhubaneswar. India's ambitious target of 500 GW by 2030 necessitates interventions in generation, manufacturing, financing, and workforce skilling. Odisha, with its current 2.94 GW renewable energy capacity, aims to reach 10 GW by 2030, capitalizing on its strengths like geographical advantage, industrial base, and policy support. IREDA has been instrumental in providing financial support in Odisha, with a significant loan book and commitments to further drive the state's transition to clean energy. The summit saw key government officials affirming policy reforms to position Odisha as a leader in green energy. Major announcements included substantial investments by renewable energy developers, along with plans for manufacturing projects and green ammonia production facilities, showcasing a positive outlook towards Odisha's renewable energy future.