The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) and Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) recently organized a pre-event conference in Bhubaneswar to commemorate Global Wind Day. The event showcased the rapid growth of renewable energy in India, with a particular focus on Odisha's potential in green energy projects. Speakers highlighted the Government of India's initiatives to promote renewable energy, emphasizing Odisha's role in advancing sustainable energy solutions. Shri Pradip Kumar Das, CMD of IREDA, underscored Odisha's significant green energy potential and its capacity to lead in green hydrogen projects. He also discussed the substantial loans disbursed by IREDA for renewable energy projects in India, including Odisha, and reiterated the importance of harnessing clean energy for national development. The discussion also revolved around Odisha's Renewable Energy Policy 2022, which aims to attract investments in clean energy and promote technologies like green hydrogen and floating solar. Overall, the conference highlighted the government's commitment to fostering a sustainable energy ecosystem and encouraging investments in renewable energy across the country.