Odisha to be developed into mega IT hub: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced plans to transform Odisha into a mega IT hub within 2-3 years, focusing on IT, AI, and semiconductor training. Discussions with CM Mohan Charan Majhi included setting up a world-class IT institute and advancing railway projects. We will transform Odisha into a mega IT hub in the two to three years. The youth will be prepared by imparting training in Information Technology, Electronics, Semiconductor, AI, latest machine learning, IoT and Industry 4.0 and develop Odisha as a major IT hub," the Union Minister added. The Union Minister also told the media persons that he and CM Majhi held a detailed discussion on the issue and the first step in this regard will be taken within the next few months. Vaishnaw also said that the 'Chip to Startup' programme is being organised at four technical institutions: IIT Bhubaneswar, NIT Rourkela, IIIT Bhubaneswar and Parala Maharaja Engineering College, Berhampur, for the development of IT startups in Odisha. The Central government is also planning to establish a world-class IT training institute in the state. CM Majhi has given the assurances to provide suitable land and all possible other assistance for the setting up of the institution in the state. The Chief Minister also sought the help of the Union Minister for the setting up of the semiconductor industry in Odisha. Union Minister Vaishnaw also asserted that the BJP government had promised during the 2024 general elections that the party after coming to power will ensure investment worth Rs 1 lakh crore in the development of Railways in Odisha. Source - https://odishatv.in/news/odisha/odisha-to-be-developed-into-mega-it-hub-ashwini-vaishnaw-253123