Odisha CM launches 9 online services of Energy department

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today launched nine online services of the Energy Department. These online services have been integrated to a single e-district platform and will be available to beneficiaries on edistrict.odisha.gov.in and eicelectricityodisha.nic.in.

Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that with the new online platform, the electrical workforce of the State such as the electrical workmen, supervisors and contractors can now apply online for grant and renewal of their licenses. Inclusion of the online services such as electrical licensing, safety inspections and testing shall greatly facilitate the industries, he said.

The CM further said that technological solutions for real-time payments shall greatly facilitate the applicants during the online application process. Digitally signed e-certificates can be downloaded by the applicants, ensuring transparency and authenticity. Timely delivery of services at the fingertips shall be essence of these online services, he added.

He appreciated the initiatives of the Energy Department for successfully transforming their key services online for the benefit and digital empowerment of the citizens.

The services that are now available online are
• Drawing approvals of electrical works.
• Normal inspection of electrical works.
• Emergency inspection and issue report.
• Testing and Calibration of electrical instruments.
• Workman permit.
• Supervisor license.
• Temporary project license for specific projects.
• Charted electrical safety engineer certificate.