Overview

• On June 19, Odisha’s Energy Department, IIT Kanpur and the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change signed a tripartite Letter of Intent to collaborate on sustainable energy solutions.
• Under the agreement, Odisha will host a Community of Practice for energy ministers from across India and convene a conference later this year.
• The Tony Blair Institute has pledged support for Odisha’s Artificial Intelligence Policy, which was recently approved by the state cabinet.
• Tony Blair praised Odisha’s leadership in electricity sector reforms and its success in attracting significant renewable energy investments.
• Officials discussed Odisha’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions and addressed the challenge of distress migration from western parts of the state.