Bhubaneswar : Highlighting Odisha’s vision to transition towards a renewable energy-led power mix and accelerate clean energy investments in the state, Deputy Chief Minister and Energy Minister, KV Singh Deo inaugurated the Avaada Bharat Uday Yatra event in Bhubaneswar.
Marking the arrival of the second Avaada Bharat Uday Yatra van in the city, the DCM performed the ceremonial ribbon-cutting and addressed citizens. Singhdeo was felicitated by Prashant Choubey, President & Head – Green Hydrogen/Ammonia Business & New Initiatives, Avaada Group.
The event was attended by Vishal Dev, Additional Chief Secretary, Energy & IT Department, Bhaskar Jyoti Sharma, Chairman-cum-Managing Director, OPTCL; and Dr. Satyapriya Rath, IAS, Managing Director, GRIDCO.
Organised by Avaada Group, one of India’s leading integrated energy transition conglomerates, the event forms part of the nationwide Avaada Bharat Uday Yatra, a grassroots outreach initiative aimed at fostering greater awareness and public engagement around renewable energy and sustainable living.
The DCM Singh Deo said, “ Pathbreaking initiatives such as the National Green Hydrogen Mission, PM-KUSUM, solar manufacturing incentives and ambitious renewable energy capacity targets have created a conducive ecosystem for states to attract investments and scale up clean energy deployment. As the world confronts the growing challenges of climate change, the transition towards clean and renewable sources of energy has become both an environmental necessity and an economic opportunity. We remain committed to supporting initiatives that promote clean energy, environmental responsibility and long-term sustainability.”
The custom-designed Yatra van, flagged off from Noida on 8th May 2026, has travelled over 4145 kms across five states and thirteen cities.
Vineet Mittal, Chairman, Avaada Group, said, “Odisha is emerging as one of India’s most promising destinations for next-generation clean energy investments. Through the Avaada Bharat Uday Yatra, we are working to ensure that citizens become active participants in this transformation, helping build greater awareness and support for India’s clean energy future.”
Avaada’s growing presence in Odisha reflects the state’s emergence as a strategic hub for next-generation energy solutions, particularly in green hydrogen and green ammonia, sectors expected to play a pivotal role in India’s decarbonisation journey. Avaada is currently developing its first green ammonia project with a capacity of 0.5 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) in Odisha along with huge associated RE. Avaada has secured India’s first design-stage certification for the project.
