The study also emphasised the need to focus on building a green economy beyond renewables to drive job-intensive growth and inclusive developmentBhubaneswar: Odisha has the potential to create approximately 10 lakh new full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs across threegreen sectors—energy transition,circular economy, andbio-economyand nature-based solutions — and attract Rs 3.5 lakh crore investment by 2030, revealed a study by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW).The study was unveiled on Wednesday on the concluding day of the two-day ‘Utkarsh Odisha- Make in Odisha Conclave’ by development commissioner Anu Garg. 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 identified 28 green value chains, ranging from seaweed cultivation and bamboo processing to floating solar and e-waste recycling.Dr Arunabha Ghosh, CEO of CEEW, said, “India’s transition to a green economy will be shaped by the vision and actions of its states. Odisha is leading the charge. As the first state to secure global climate funding and adopt climate budgeting, Odisha demonstrates how bold policy innovation can drive transformative change. By leveraging its natural diversity and critical mineral resources, the state could now become a hub for green industries and sustainable livelihoods from solar to seaweed, setting a benchmark for aligning economic growth with climate resilience.”Abhishek Jain, director of green economy and impact innovations at CEEW, said, “This pioneering CEEW study broadens the understanding of emerging green opportunities, which are currently off the radar of policymakers, economists, industrialists, and other key stakeholders.”The study also emphasised the need to focus on building a green economy beyond renewables to drive job-intensive growth and inclusive development. CEEW analysis found that value chains within the circular economy and bio-economy are crucial for this transformation.Odisha jobs
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