Avaada Group, GRIDCO, IIT-Bhubaneswar ink pact for Green Hydrogen CoE in Odisha

• Avaada Group, GRIDCO, and IIT-Bhubaneswar will establish a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for green hydrogen in Odisha.
• The CoE will focus on advanced studies, research, innovation, and technology development in green hydrogen applications.
• Avaada Group will develop an extension facility within its Odisha production unit and support R&D programs at the CoE.
• GRIDCO will serve as the implementing agency, coordinating funding, while IIT-Bhubaneswar will be the host and academic partner.
• The initiative aims to strengthen India's innovation ecosystem and accelerate the transition towards a net-zero future.

Why It Matters: It accelerates India's green hydrogen development and clean energy transition.