Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi met with Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on the sidelines of SEMICON India 2026 in New Delhi to discuss strengthening the state’s semiconductor ecosystem.
The discussions centred on the way forward for Odisha in investment, technology, innovation, and skill development, the CM said in a post on X.
The state reiterated its commitment to developing a robust semiconductor and electronics ecosystem and contributing to the broader goal of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
Majhi also highlighted the participation of NIT Rourkela in the semiconductor showcase at SEMICON India 2026. Indigenous chip designs developed by the institute were featured among the Made-in-India semiconductor chips displayed at the event.
Majhi described the showcasing of NIT Rourkela’s chip designs as a matter of pride for Odisha and said it reflected the talent, innovation and research capabilities of the state’s institutions.
He congratulated the scientists, researchers and the NIT Rourkela team for their contribution to India’s semiconductor journey.
The CM also credited the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the efforts of Vaishnaw in advancing India’s semiconductor ecosystem, while underlining Odisha’s role in the country’s pursuit of technological self-reliance.
Meanwhile, Sambalpur MP Dharmendra Pradhan highlighted the presence of indigenous chip designs from NIT Rourkela among the Made-in-India semiconductor innovations showcased at SEMICON India 2026 in New Delhi.
Pradhan described the development as a proud moment for Odisha, saying the achievement reflected the strength of the state’s institutions, the ingenuity of its researchers, and the growing capabilities being developed within India.
Congratulating the scientists, researchers and the entire NIT Rourkela team, Pradhan said Odisha was proud to see its talent contributing to India’s journey towards technological self-reliance.
He also highlighted the role of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vaishnaw in laying the foundations of a robust semiconductor ecosystem in India.
The showcasing of NIT Rourkela’s indigenous chip designs at SEMICON India 2026 puts the research and innovation capabilities of the Odisha-based institution in the spotlight as India continues to strengthen its domestic semiconductor ecosystem.
