Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday launched nine online services of the Energy Department. These online services have been integrated into a single e-district platform and will be available to beneficiaries on edistrict.odisha.gov.in and eicelectricityodisha.nic.in. The CM said that delivering hassle-free services to the people has always been topmost priority of his Government, which is committed to bring about such transformations in every sphere of life. He said the Energy Department online services would be greatly beneficial for industries, commercial establishments besides the skilled electrical workforce.
Patnaik added that with the new online platform, the electrical workforce such as electrical workmen, supervisors and contractors can now apply online for grant and renewal of their licences; and technological solutions for real-time payments shall greatly facilitate the applicants during the online application process.
Energy Minister Dibya Shankar Mishra, Chief Secretary Suresh Mahapatra and Energy Principal Secretary Nikunja Bihari Dhal were present while 5T Secretary VK Pandian moderated the programme.