Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Odisha Signs MoUs for Tech Revolution
Odisha has signed important agreements with HCLTech and Sarvam AI to boost its technology sector.
These agreements will bring new technology centers and create many jobs.
The state is also setting up an AI park and a data center.
The Chief Minister said this will help Odisha become a leader in technology and reduce dependence on foreign AI platforms.
The projects will focus on areas like agriculture, healthcare, and education.
The state government is also making it easier for companies to start projects quickly.
Odisha signed MoUs with HCLTech and Sarvam AI to boost its tech sector.
HCLTech will establish a Global Delivery Centre and an AI-optimised Data Centre.
The projects will create over 6,000 jobs and attract Rs 15,000 crore in investments.
Odisha will set up a sovereign AI Park to develop AI services in Indian languages.
The state's new Industrial Policy aims to reduce the time from MoU to project commencement to under 100 days.
- Who
- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, HCLTech, Sarvam AI
- What
- Signing of MoUs for tech development in Odisha
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- Why
- To drive economic growth and create employment opportunities
Pro-Tech Development
Concerns Over Dependency
Economic Growth
Pro-Tech Development
The MoUs will drive significant economic growth and create thousands of jobs.
Concerns Over Dependency
Over-reliance on foreign technology may pose long-term risks.
Indigenous Technology
Pro-Tech Development
Sarvam AI's indigenous technology will reduce dependency on foreign platforms.
Concerns Over Dependency
The effectiveness and scalability of indigenous AI solutions remain to be seen.
- Chief Minister
- Mohan Charan Majhi
- Companies Involved
- HCLTech, Sarvam AI
- Investment Amount
- Rs 15,000 crore over five years
- Employment Opportunities
- Over 6,000 jobs
- Location
- Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- Key Projects
- Global Delivery Centre, AI-optimised Data Centre, AI Park
- Industries Promoted
- Semiconductors, AI, Textiles, Pharmaceuticals, IT