Odisha to Begin Semiconductor Manufacturing; MoUs Signed to Boost Tech Ecosystem

Odisha to Begin Semiconductor Manufacturing; MoUs Signed to Boost Tech Ecosystem

Odisha is poised to begin semiconductor production within the next few years, Electronics and IT Minister Mukesh Mahaling announced at a summit titled ‘From Temple to Tech’, organized by the state in partnership with the Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council (ESC).

Highlighting the state’s growing digital ecosystem, the Minister stated that Odisha holds a strong position in digital infrastructure, skill development, and startup landscape, laying a solid foundation for advanced electronics manufacturing.

“Leading IT companies have set up their centres in the state and several are in the pipeline. A separate industries support cell has been set up to facilitate IT sector investors,” he said.

Union joint secretary Manish Chadha presented a comparative picture of the country’s hardware production and said 99 percent of mobile phones used in India are now made within the country. India’s contribution to smartphone manufacturing has been increasing steadily, he said.

Speaking at the event, Principal Secretary Vishal Kumar Dev emphasized the increasing contribution of the services sector to Odisha’s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) and projected continued growth in the near future. He also outlined the range of benefits and incentives offered under the state’s IT and semiconductor policies, encouraging investors to tap into Odisha’s expanding digital and technological landscape.

Six MoUs were signed between ESC and leading academic institutions including IIT Bhubaneswar, IIIT Bhubaneswar, OUTR, BPUT, VSSUT, and the World Trade Center, to promote industry-academia collaboration and skill development. Ten high-potential electronics and IT startups from Odisha presented their innovative solutions to investors and mentors.

A white paper titled ‘Electronics and Software Exports from India and Odisha’ was also released.