Archive · 13 Dec 2025
Odisha Leases Land for Renewable Energy
The Odisha government is making a new rule to rent out land for clean energy projects like solar and hydro power.
This is to help make more clean energy and meet their goals to reduce pollution.
The land will be rented for 25 years at a very low cost.
The government is also encouraging small hydro projects and giving subsidies for solar panels on rooftops.
They are doing this to make sure they have enough clean energy in the future.
Some people are worried about land disputes and environmental issues, but the government says it will help the economy and create jobs.
Odisha government is drafting a land lease policy for renewable energy projects.
Land will be leased for 25 years at a nominal rate to facilitate renewable ventures.
The policy aims to boost solar, hydro, green hydrogen, and green ammonia projects.
Over 160 sites have been identified for small hydro projects.
Subsidies are being offered for rooftop solar systems under the PM Surya Ghar Yojana.
- Who
- Odisha government and GRIDCO Ltd
- What
- Introduction of a land lease policy for renewable energy projects
- When
- Implementation expected in the next two months
- Where
- Odisha, India
- Why
- To boost renewable energy projects and meet 'Net Zero' commitments
Renewable Energy Advocates
Landowners and Environmentalists
Land Lease Policy
Renewable Energy Advocates
The policy will boost renewable energy projects and help Odisha meet its 'Net Zero' commitments.
Landowners and Environmentalists
The policy may lead to land disputes and environmental degradation if not managed properly.
- State
- Odisha
- Policy Status
- Draft
- Lease Duration
- 25 years
- Lease Rate
- Nominal
- Renewable Energy Capacity
- 2,150 MW (hydro) + 500-600 MW (other states)
- Small Hydro Sites
- 160+ identified
- Implementation Timeline
- Next two months
Sources
Odisha govt to introduce land lease policy to boost renewable energy projects
Land lease policy to boost renewable energy
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