Odisha to get its 1st semiconductor manufacturing facility

Business Nov 02, 2025

Big news for tech in Odisha—Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the state's first silicon carbide semiconductor manufacturing facility in Bhubaneswar.
Backed by a ₹2,067 crore investment and a UK-India partnership, this project is expected to boost local innovation and put Odisha on the map for advanced tech.

SicSem plans to launch a ₹64 crore research and innovation centre

The plant will create about 5,000 jobs and supply key industries like defense and electric vehicles.
There's also fresh momentum for research: SicSem plans to launch a ₹64 crore Research and Innovation Centre at IIT-Bhubaneswar.
Plus, with a new ₹5 crore grant announced for the 'NaMo Semiconductor Laboratory,' it looks like Odisha is serious about becoming a hub for future tech careers.