Odisha to be developed into mega IT hub; NIELIT campus to be set up soon: Ashwini Vaishnaw

The Union Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday said that Odisha will be transformed into a mega IT hub in the next two to three years. He further said that a campus of National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) will be set up in the state.

Vaishnaw said that he held a detailed discussion with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi over the issue following the instructions of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Speaking to media persons, the Union Minister said, "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 further said that the first step in this regard will be taken within the next few months while stating that the Centre is 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, reported IANS.

Railway Projects In Odisha

The BJP government had promised during the 2024 general polls that the party after coming to power will ensure investment worth Rs 1 lakh crore in the development of Railways in Odisha. Work on projects worth more than Rs 73,000 crore has already been under progress in the state. Railways will take up many new railway projects in Odisha in the next five years, asserted the Union Minister.

As per claims, 1,827-km-long railway lines were constructed in Odisha between 2014 and 2024. Besides, during this period, 427 rail under-bridges have also been constructed.

As many as six Vande Bharat trains are running in Odisha while 59 stations will be upgraded under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.