Bhubaneswar, Oct. 10 -- Odisha has approved 14 Green Hydrogen and Green Ammonia projects in the state, with a proposed investment of around Rs. 2 lakh crore, Deputy Chief Minister K.V. Singh Deo announced today.

These projects are expected to generate employment opportunities for approximately 22,000 people, Singh Deo said during the signing of renewable energy (RE) banking agreements between the state-owned GRIDCO and M/s ReNew E-Fuels Private Limited for 50 MW, and M/s UltraTech Cement Ltd for 6.25 MW.

The Deputy Chief Minister, who also holds the energy portfolio, said the agreements will strengthen Odisha's commitment to advancing renewable energy adoption and the Green Hydrogen (Green Ammonia) sector, paving the way for a sustainable...