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Odisha Praised by Minister Vaishnaw at SEMICON 2026, 871‑acre Park Planned
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 18 Sep 2026, 05:31 PM
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Minister Vaishnaw highlighted Odisha’s potential at SEMICON 2026 and announced plans for an 871‑acre semiconductor park.
Minister Vaishnaw, speaking at the SEMICON 2026 event, praised Odisha for its immense potential to become a hub for semiconductor manufacturing. He noted that the state’s strategic location, skilled workforce and supportive policies make it an attractive destination for investment. The minister announced that the government is planning to develop an 871‑acre park dedicated to semiconductor production, which will include state‑of‑the‑art infrastructure and incentives for companies.
The park is expected to create thousands of high‑skill jobs and position Odisha as a key player in India’s semiconductor supply chain. Vaishnaw emphasized that the project aligns with the national goal of achieving semiconductor self‑reliance.
Industry experts attending SEMICON 2026 welcomed the announcement, citing the growing demand for chips and the need for domestic manufacturing capacity. The park’s development will be phased, with initial focus on research, development and pilot production facilities.
The park is expected to create thousands of high‑skill jobs and position Odisha as a key player in India’s semiconductor supply chain. Vaishnaw emphasized that the project aligns with the national goal of achieving semiconductor self‑reliance.
Industry experts attending SEMICON 2026 welcomed the announcement, citing the growing demand for chips and the need for domestic manufacturing capacity. The park’s development will be phased, with initial focus on research, development and pilot production facilities.