Odisha government plans 870-Acre Silicon Valley hub in Cuttack’s Naraj for semiconductor, IT projects

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The Mohan Majhi Government has announced plans to develop Odisha Silicon Valley over an area of 870 acres near Naraj, in Cuttack district, which will host all major semiconductor, electronics, and IT projects.

“The area for Odisha Silicon Valley in Naraj offers a highly favourable strategic location from the standpoint of connectivity and industrial infrastructure. With seamless connectivity to the Cuttack–Bhubaneswar urban corridor, the site also provides efficient multimodal access to major ports such as Paradip and Dhamra, along with connectivity to key national highways,” said Mr. Majhi while attending SEMICON India 2026 in New Delhi on Friday (September 18, 2026).

“Naraj will be a potential strategic hub for the semiconductor supply chain, logistics and allied industries,” said Odisha CM in a statement.

“Semiconductor fabrication facilities and assembly units require reliable access to substantial quantities of water and power, and the site’s proximity to the Mahanadi River provides a significant locational advantage for meeting industrial water requirements. Combined with its connectivity and infrastructure potential, Naraj offers a strong foundation for developing a world-class semiconductor and electronics ecosystem,” he pointed out.

Stating that Odisha was looking to build on its growing investment pipeline and attract the next wave of investments across the semiconductor value chain, he informed that the State government received investment proposals worth approximately ₹23,600 crore and the potential to generate 6,100 employment opportunities, marking a significant step towards building a robust semiconductor and electronics ecosystem.

According to Chief Minister’s Office, Mr. Majhi interacted with delegations from Japan, Sweden and Taiwan.

As per supportive policy, Odisha has extended 25% additional fiscal support to India Semiconductor Mission-approved projects in semiconductor equipment manufacturing, semiconductor-grade gases, raw materials and supply-chain segments. The current policy framework also provides support for engineer relocation, manpower skilling, internships, international patents and R&D.

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