Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi led high-level industry engagements at SEMICON India 2026 in New Delhi as the state stepped up efforts to attract investments, forge global partnerships, and build a future-ready semiconductor ecosystem.
During the engagements, the state received investment proposals worth Rs 23,600 crore, with the potential to create 6,100 jobs.
A key focus was the proposed development of Odisha Silicon Valley across 870 acres at Naraj near Cuttack. The integrated technology hub is planned to bring together semiconductor, electronics and IT projects.
During the event, Odisha also signed a Letter of Intent with QuadQuantum for setting up a facility to manufacture silicon carbide substrate wafers.
The state held industry engagements with Lam Research, Applied Materials, SiCSem, 3D Glass Solutions, Cyient, Linde and HORIBA India. Delegations from Japan, Sweden and Taiwan also participated in the engagements.
The Odisha Pavilion at SEMICON India 2026 showcased the state’s growing semiconductor capabilities through RIR Power, SiCSem, 3DGS and ARF Design, along with academic semiconductor projects.
The participation at SEMICON India 2026 highlighted Odisha’s efforts to strengthen its position in India’s emerging semiconductor ecosystem by attracting investments and developing an integrated technology base for semiconductor, electronics, and IT projects.
