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Odisha unveils new land policy to attract green energy investments
✍️ Business Standard
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 04:31 AM
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The Odisha government has introduced a revised land acquisition framework aimed at facilitating renewable energy projects and drawing greater private investment.
The state of Odisha announced a fresh land‑policy framework designed to streamline the acquisition and leasing of land for renewable‑energy projects. The move seeks to remove procedural bottlenecks that have previously slowed the development of solar and wind farms in the region.
Key elements of the policy include clearer guidelines for land allocation, a faster approval process for project proposals, and standardized lease terms that aim to provide greater certainty to investors. The government also indicated that it will coordinate with local authorities to resolve any pending disputes that could hinder project execution.
Officials expect the policy to make Odisha a more attractive destination for domestic and foreign firms looking to expand green‑energy capacity. By creating a predictable regulatory environment, the state hopes to tap into the growing national push for clean power and meet its own renewable‑energy targets.
Industry analysts note that a transparent land‑policy could accelerate the commissioning of new solar parks and wind farms, potentially adding several gigawatts of clean capacity over the next few years.
Key elements of the policy include clearer guidelines for land allocation, a faster approval process for project proposals, and standardized lease terms that aim to provide greater certainty to investors. The government also indicated that it will coordinate with local authorities to resolve any pending disputes that could hinder project execution.
Officials expect the policy to make Odisha a more attractive destination for domestic and foreign firms looking to expand green‑energy capacity. By creating a predictable regulatory environment, the state hopes to tap into the growing national push for clean power and meet its own renewable‑energy targets.
Industry analysts note that a transparent land‑policy could accelerate the commissioning of new solar parks and wind farms, potentially adding several gigawatts of clean capacity over the next few years.