Odisha to Push Ahead With OCPL–OPGC Merger Plan Despite Coal Ministry Objection

State prepares detailed response, argues government-to-government merger should not face restrictions meant for private entities Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government asserted that it will continue pursuing the merger of Odisha Coal and Power Limited (OCPL) with Odisha Power Generation Corporation (OPGC), a day after the Ministry of Coal declared that such a merger is not permissible…

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OPGC Board Approves OCPL Merger

Debate grows in Odisha as OPGC Board approves plan to merge OCPL, raising questions on jobs, growth, and future energy costs. Bhubaneswar : The Odisha Power Generation Corporation (OPGC) has taken a major decision by approving the merger of Odisha Coal and Power Limited (OCPL) with itself. Currently, OPGC owns 51 percent of OCPL’s shares…

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