Odisha: New Energy Min Takes Stock of Fani Restoration Work
Bhubaneswar: Dibya Shankar Mishra after taking the Charge of Energy, Industries and MSM&E Ministry on Wednesday visited Energy Department to take stock of restoration work in the aftermath of cyclone Fani. An official welcome was rendered to Minister Mishra by Secretary Energy, Sri Hemant Sharma, IAS in presence of key officials of Energy Department and [...]
Bhubaneswar: Dibya Shankar Mishra after taking the Charge of Energy, Industries and MSM&E Ministry on Wednesday visited Energy Department to take stock of restoration work in the aftermath of cyclone Fani.
An official welcome was rendered to Minister Mishra by Secretary Energy, Sri Hemant Sharma, IAS in presence of key officials of Energy Department and Power Sector PSUs.
Sharma apprised regarding the current status of restoration activities to Minister Energy.
Presently, around 10000 consumers are being restored every day. Minister also took stock of budget requirement for the Fani restoration and asked to put up a budget proposal for the same along with other ongoing schemes in the coming budget session.
He also reviewed the total power availability of the state and gave suggestion for to increase non-conventional sources like solar and Bio Mass in Odisha. He also emphasized on exploring and setting up of mini hydro projects wherever feasible.
He then reviewed regarding elephant corridor issue and suggested for creating safe pathways for elephant movement and dedicated vegetation for the animals in coordination with Forest Department.
He also asked the Energy Department Officials to prepare a blueprint for achieving the targets given in the Government’s Manifesto.
Odisha CM Not to Attend Modi’s Swearing-In Ceremony
Next ArticleBinny, India’s Lone Orangutan Passes Away in Odisha’s Nandankanan Zoo
Related Articles
Odisha Govt Transfers 4 IPS Officers
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Tuesday transferred four IPS officers across the state. According to an official notification issued by the Home Department, Dr. Saravana Vivek M., currently SP of Brahmapur, has been posted as Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Bhubaneswar. He will take charge against Jagmohan Meena, who is to be relieved. Abhinav Sonkar, [...]
Odisha Final Electoral Roll Published With 3.16 Crore Electors
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s electoral roll revision process has concluded with the publication of the Final Electoral Roll 2026 on Monday, recording 3,16,32,754 electors across the state, the Chief Electoral Officer’s (CEO) office said. The revision was carried out with July 1, 2026, as the qualifying date. The draft electoral roll, published on July 5, had listed [...]
Ganjam Steps Up Preparedness as Deep Depression Threatens Heavy Rainfall; Red Warning for Sept 23-24
Ganjam Steps Up Preparedness as Deep Depression Threatens Heavy Rainfall; Red Warning for Sept 23-24
Chatrapur: The Ganjam district administration has intensified its preparedness measures as a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal is likely to move close to the district, bringing the possibility of heavy rainfall and strong winds. An Orange Warning is currently in force, while a Red Warning has been issued for September 23 and 24. [...]