Bhubaneswar: Odisha is poised to emerge as the next big destination for semiconductor and electronics innovation, chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi said on Tuesday as he inaugurated the state’s pavilion at SEMICON India, 2025 in New Delhi.The Odisha Pavilion spotlighted the state’s growing semiconductor ecosystem, backed by progressive policies, modern infrastructure and a skilled talent pool.The CM’s remarks came as Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the country’s first indigenous chip, a milestone that Majhi described as ‘truly inspiring’ in a social media post. Majhi congratulated PMEC Berhampur for developing the high performance multiplier IC and lauded NIT Rourkela’s contributions to the Made in India chip initiative through its VG amplifier and sensor circuit and present encryption core.“These achievements reflect the innovation nurtured within our institutions and Odisha’s growing role in India’s semiconductor journey,” Majhi posted on X, adding that the state’s bold policies and investment-ready infrastructure are positioning it as a future hub for electronics manufacturing.Echoing the CM’s vision, state IT minister Mukesh Mahaling said Odisha is advancing towards becoming a global hub for semiconductor and electronics innovation, supported by forward-looking policies and strong investment potential.As part of its Vision 2036 and 2047, the state has announced plans to expand the World Skill Centre in Bhubaneswar and establish three new campuses focused on IT/ITeS, semiconductors, aerospace and marine engineering. These skilling hubs will offer courses in high-demand fields such as avionics, digital animation, logistics and chip design, reinforcing Odisha’s ambition to become a national hub for electronics system design and manufacturing (ESDM). Dedicated ESDM and semiconductor clusters are also being planned across Khurda and Ganjam districts, supported by design-led startups, R&D institutions and specialised skilling programmes.Last month, the Odisha cabinet approved the electronics component manufacturing policy, 2025, offering additional capital subsidies — 25% for the first 10 large-scale projects and 10% for subsequent ones — over and above the Centre’s incentives. The policy also includes land allocation, rental assistance, electricity duty exemptions for 10 years and power tariff reimbursements.On Aug 12, the Union Cabinet cleared two major semiconductor manufacturing projects for Odisha under the India Semiconductor Mission, with a combined investment of Rs 4,009 crore. The projects, to be set up in Bhubaneswar’s Info Valley, will include India’s first commercial compound semiconductor fabrication facility. The facility will produce silicon carbide (SiC) devices, which are critical for high-performance applications such as missiles and defense systems and electric vehicles.
