Odisha Renewable Energy Surcharge Exemption: 100% Relief for 10 Years — Eligibility Criteria

Three conditions decide eligibility:

• Thrust Sector status. The applicant must be an industrial unit operating in a sector notified as a Thrust Sector under the Industrial Policy Resolution 2022.
• Operations in Odisha. The unit has to be carrying out commercial production within the state.
• Where the power comes from. The renewable energy must be procured from renewable plants based in Odisha or through GRIDCO, the state power utility.

The criteria set out for this incentive do not mention DPIIT recognition, MSME registration, a particular entity type or founder requirements. Thrust Sector classification, in-state commercial production and the source of the green power are what count.

Odisha Renewable Energy Surcharge Exemption: 100% Relief for 10 Years is open to startups at any stage. The programme is targeted at startups registered in Odisha. Applicants should be registered as private limited, llp and opc.