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Odisha Plans 870-Acre Silicon Valley Technology Hub Near Cuttack
Odisha wants to build a large technology area near Cuttack.
It will be called the “Odisha Silicon Valley.”
The area will support semiconductor, electronics and IT companies.
The government says it has received investment proposals worth about Rs 23,600 crore.
These proposals could create nearly 6,100 jobs.
Odisha also agreed to support a silicon carbide wafer factory by QuadQuantum.
The state has increased financial help for approved semiconductor projects.
Officials hope these steps will attract more technology manufacturing to Odisha.
Odisha announced plans for an 870-acre technology hub at Naraj near Cuttack.
The proposed “Odisha Silicon Valley” will focus on semiconductors, electronics and information technology.
The state received investment proposals worth about Rs 23,600 crore, potentially creating nearly 6,100 jobs.
Odisha signed a letter of intent with QuadQuantum for a silicon carbide substrate wafer facility.
An amended policy offers an additional 25% fiscal support to projects approved under the India Semiconductor Mission.
- Who
- The Odisha government, led by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, announced the plans and engaged with technology companies and international delegations.
- What
- Odisha plans to develop an 870-acre technology hub branded the “Odisha Silicon Valley,” alongside semiconductor investment incentives and projects.
- Where
- The hub is planned for Naraj near Cuttack, along the Cuttack-Bhubaneswar urban corridor in Odisha.
- When
- The announcement was made on Friday at Semicon India 2026.
- Why
- The government aims to attract semiconductor, electronics, IT, logistics and allied industries and strengthen Odisha’s manufacturing ecosystem.
Key facts
- Planned location
- Naraj near Cuttack, along the Cuttack-Bhubaneswar urban corridor
- Planned size
- 870 acres
- Proposed brand
- Odisha Silicon Valley
- Investment proposals
- Around Rs 23,600 crore
- Potential employment
- Nearly 6,100 jobs
- New project agreement
- A letter of intent with QuadQuantum for a silicon carbide substrate wafer manufacturing facility
- Policy support
- An additional 25% fiscal support for projects approved under the India Semiconductor Mission
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