INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR ON HYDRO POWER &
SUSTAINABLE DEVLEOPMENT – A REPORT
 The International Seminar on Hydro Power &
Sustainable Development which was a first of
its kind in the state of Odisha was inaugurated by Sj. Naveen Patnaik, Hon'ble Chief Minister of
Odisha at Hotel Swosti Premium, Bhubaneswar on
21.02.13.
He emphasized that although the initial cost of
hydro power is very high but it is renewable,green& non-polluting source & act as peak power. The state
govt. is trying to have a positive mix of hydro& thermal power in the state and identified 12 new medium/major sites for development of 2000 MW of
hydro power. He also declared that the state govt. has plan for pumped storage schemes at Indravati, Upper Kolab & Balimela.
Further he stressed upon development of small hydro
projects which has a huge potential in the state to avoid
submergence.He also declared that the state govt. has
decided to establish a Green Energy Development
Corporation for development of solar,wind & other green
power.
Sj. Arun Kumar Sahoo, Hon'ble Minister, Energy and I
& PR presided over the function. He said the Govt. is
giving priority to energy sector and several policy
decisions have been made for development of hydro
power. As compared to last year, a 40% increase has
been made for energy sector in this year's budget. To
fulfill the energy demand of the state, the govt. is
encouraging establishment of more small & medium
hydro electric projects.
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