Hospitals in Odisha to Get Power from Rooftop Solar Projects

Hospitals in Odisha to Get Power from Rooftop Solar Projects.The Odisha government is planning to augment power supply to healthcare institutions in tribal-dominated areas through rooftop solar projects.

As per the proposed plan, in the first phase of the project, rooftop solar panels will be installed in 100 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) and 50 Community Healthcare Centres (CHCs) across the state. The Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency (OREDA) will be the nodal agency for the implementation of the project.

The health department has identified 150 government-run healthcare facilities for the installation of solar panels. Funds for the project will be provided from the Tribal Area Sub Plan (TASP) and Schedule Caste Sub Plan (SCSP) funds.According to reports, the solar power projects are to be installed in four healthcare facilities in Cuttack district, 16 in Gajapati, 25 in Kandhamal, 15 in Koraput, 22 in Malkangiri, 49 in Nabarangpur, 17 in Rayagada, one hospital in Nuapada and one hospital in Mayurbhanj.

BJP Govt in Odisha Removes Advisors Appointed by Previous BJD Govt.The newly formed BJP government in Odisha on Friday relieved the advisors appointed by the previous BJD government for different departments.

The advisors appointed by the previous BJD government in different departments were relieved of their duties and responsibilities as they did not contribute to administrative efficiency, said a release issued by the chief minister’s office (CMO).

“As no improvement was marked in implementation of government schemes or efficiency in its operation with the appointment of the advisors, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has issued the order to relieve them of their duties and responsibilities,” the CMO release added.