Science TechnologySaturday, 19 September 2026·The Hindu - National
Odisha plans 870-acre Silicon Valley hub at Naraj for semiconductor and IT projects
Odisha announced an 870-acre Silicon Valley hub near Naraj in Cuttack to host semiconductor, electronics and IT projects.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On September 18, 2026, at SEMICON India 2026 in New Delhi, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi announced an 870-acre Odisha Silicon Valley hub near Naraj in Cuttack district for semiconductor, electronics and IT projects.
Key specifics
- The proposed hub covers 870 acres near Naraj in Cuttack district.
- Naraj is linked to the Cuttack–Bhubaneswar urban corridor and has access to Paradip and Dhamra ports.
- The site is near the Mahanadi River, which the State said is an advantage for industrial water needs.
- Odisha said it has received investment proposals worth about ₹23,600 crore.
- The project pipeline is expected to generate 6,100 employment opportunities, with 25% additional fiscal support for India Semiconductor Mission-approved projects.
Exam lens
MCQ focus: SEMICON India 2026, 870 acres, Naraj, ₹23,600 crore investment proposals, 6,100 jobs, and 25% additional fiscal support; TNPSC may ask location-based questions on semiconductor ecosystem development.