Central PSUs form a beeline for Odisha's Rs 5,000-cr solar park project

NTPC, NLC, NEEPCO, SJVN Ltd among interested entities

Odisha's solar power plans have gained traction with the several central public sector undertakings (PSUs) expressing their interest in participating in the state’s solar park programme.

So far, NTPC, NLC (formerly Neyveli Lignite Ltd), North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Ltd (NEEPCO) and the Mini-Ratna PSU SJVN Ltd, have evinced their interest in being a part of the programme.

The state government had recently cleared a plan by NEEPCO to invest Rs 944.85 crore in Odisha to set up a 200-MW solar power plant. The proposed unit is scheduled to start operations in December 2019.

It has also provided an in-principle