Bhubaneswar, Jan. 30 -- Odisha has the potential to create approximately 10 lakh new full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs across three green sectors -- energy transition, circular economy, and bio-economy and nature-based solutions, attracting Rs 3.5 lakh crore in investments by 2030, according to a study by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW).

The study was launched on Wednesday at 'Utkarsh Odisha - Make in Odisha Conclave,' held in Bhubaneswar. According to a statement from the Odisha government, the study finds that this could directly contribute Rs 2 lakh crore to the state's GDP, boosting it by 23 per cent and positioning Odisha as a leader in India's green growth.

"The study identifies 28 green value chains, ranging fro...