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Odisha's Historic Leap: 3DGS Semiconductor Plant Marks State's Rise as IT Hub

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw heralded the foundation laying of a 3DGS semiconductor plant in Odisha as a historic day, signaling the state's transformation into an IT and electronics manufacturing hub. The project, alongside another by SiCSem, represents two of ten nationally approved semiconductor units with massive investments. The 3DGS facility will focus on advanced packaging and glass substrates for applications in artificial intelligence and high-performance computing. This initiative is projected to create thousands of skilled jobs and bolster India's self-reliant semiconductor ecosystem.

Key Points: Odisha's Semiconductor Plant Foundation Laid, State Becomes IT Hub

  • Foundation laid for 3DGS semiconductor plant in Odisha
  • State diversifying from minerals to advanced tech manufacturing
  • Plant to produce glass substrates for AI & computing
  • Part of national push with Rs 1.6L cr investment
  • Expected to generate over 2,000 skilled jobs
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Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw calls 3DGS semiconductor plant foundation in Odisha a "historic day", says state emerging as "IT hub"

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw calls 3DGS semiconductor plant in Odisha a historic step, marking the state's emergence as a key electronics & IT hub.

"It is indeed a very important day, a historical day today for Odisha because the semiconductor plant foundation will be done today. - Ashwini Vaishnaw"

Bhubaneswar, April 19

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday termed the foundation laying of a semiconductor plant in Odisha a "historic day" and said the state is emerging as a key hub for advanced technology and electronics manufacturing, an "IT hub", in India.

Speaking to ANI, the Union Minister highlighted Odisha's rapid industrial transformation. He said, "It is indeed a very important day, a historical day today for Odisha because the semiconductor plant foundation will be done today. It's very important for Odisha to have a world-class, latest technology industry here. Odisha is now becoming an IT hub. It is becoming an electronics manufacturing hub. It is diversifying from metals and minerals to many new industrial bases."

Echoing similar views, Additional Chief Secretary of Odisha's Energy Department Vishal Dev described the development as a major boost to the state's semiconductor ecosystem. He said, "It's a great development for the electronics and semiconductor ecosystem of Odisha. 3DGS is a pioneering company across the world. Its investors include Intel and Lockheed Martin, which are global leaders. So it's a great development for us, and I'm sure it will pave the way for further investments in the semiconductor sector in Odisha."

The Centre had earlier approved semiconductor manufacturing units in Odisha in 2025, including projects by SiCSem Private Limited and 3D Glass Solutions Inc. (3DGS). SiCSem, in collaboration with Clas-SiC Wafer Fab Ltd., UK, will establish India's first commercial compound semiconductor fabrication unit in Info Valley, Bhubaneswar.

SiCSem, in collaboration with Clas-SiC Wafer Fab Ltd., UK, will establish India's first commercial compound semiconductor fabrication unit focused on Silicon Carbide (SiC) devices. The facility is expected to have an annual capacity of 60,000 wafers and a packaging capacity of 96 million units, catering to sectors such as defence, electric vehicles, railways, and renewable energy.

Meanwhile, 3DGS will set up an advanced packaging and embedded glass substrate unit. It will introduce technologies such as glass interposers and 3D heterogeneous integration modules. The unit is expected to produce 69,600 glass panel substrates and 50 million assembled units each year. These will have applications in artificial intelligence, high-performance computing and photonics.

The Centre had approved 10 semiconductor projects nationwide, with cumulative investments exceeding Rs 1.6 lakh crore, with Odisha hosting two of them. The initiative is expected to generate over 2,000 skilled jobs and strengthen India's ambition of building a self-reliant semiconductor ecosystem.

- ANI

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Rahul R
Finally, some concrete steps towards "Make in India" in the critical semiconductor sector. Odisha becoming an IT hub is a welcome diversification. Hope the local communities also benefit from the infrastructure development that will follow.
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Aman W
Great initiative, but the government must ensure transparency in land acquisition and environmental clearances. We've seen in the past how rapid industrialization can sometimes overlook local concerns. Let's do this the right way.
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Sarah B
As someone working in tech, this is very promising. The involvement of global players like Intel adds credibility. The focus on AI and high-performance computing is spot-on for the future. Hope the skilled jobs materialize as promised.
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Vikram M
Odisha has been an unsung hero for a while now. Good infrastructure, lower cost of living compared to Bangalore or Hyderabad. This plant could be the catalyst that makes Bhubaneswar the next big tech destination. Best of luck to my Odia friends!
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Kiran H
Over 2000 jobs and investment in crores sounds impressive. But my humble request to the authorities: please also invest in local technical education and vocational training. The youth here should be the first to get these opportunities, not outsiders.

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