Archive · 9 Jan 2026
Odisha Launches Grid Insight Portal
Odisha, a state in India, has launched a new digital portal called the Odisha Grid Insight (OGrI) Portal.
This portal shows detailed information about all 201 grid substations in the state.
It helps power companies and investors understand the power availability and capacity at different locations.
The portal makes it easier for companies to get new power connections and helps the government ensure a reliable power supply.
The Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha launched the portal, saying it will make the power sector more transparent and efficient.
This initiative is expected to attract more investments and support the growth of Odisha's energy system.
Odisha launched the OGrI Portal to provide transparency in grid substation and bay availability.
The portal offers comprehensive technical and geographical information on all 201 grid substations in Odisha.
It provides insights into installed transformation capacity, existing load, available margins, spare bay availability, and power take-off arrangements.
The portal integrates the SANJOG application to streamline the process for DISCOMs to avail new 33 kV connections.
The initiative aims to attract investments and support the sustainable growth of Odisha's energy ecosystem.
- Who
- Odisha government, Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL)
- What
- Launch of the Odisha Grid Insight (OGrI) Portal
- When
- Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Odisha, India
- Why
- To provide transparency in grid substation and bay availability, and to facilitate informed investment decisions
- Portal Name
- Odisha Grid Insight (OGrI) Portal
- Website
- ogri.optcl.co.in
- Number of Substations
- 201
- Key Features
- Technical and geographical information, installed transformation capacity, existing load, available margins, spare bay availability, power take-off arrangements
- Benefits
- Transparency, informed investment decisions, strengthened coordination among utilities
- Attendees
- Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo (Deputy Chief Minister), Bhaskar Jyoti Sarma (Chairman and MD of OPTCL), senior OPTCL officers