Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has approved the establishment of the NaMo Semiconductor Laboratory at IIT Bhubaneswar, with an estimated investment of Rs. 4.95 crore under the MPLAD Scheme. The initiative aims to strengthen India’s semiconductor talent base by providing hands-on training and positioning IIT Bhubaneswar as a leading research and innovation hub for semiconductor technologies.
India already accounts for 20% of global chip design talent, with students from over 295 universities leveraging advanced electronic design automation tools. The new facility will complement existing centers such as the Silicon Carbide Research and Innovation Centre at IIT Bhubaneswar, supporting India’s efforts in semiconductor design, manufacturing, and packaging—key sectors under the India Semiconductor Mission.
The lab will feature state-of-the-art infrastructure, including equipment worth Rs. 4.6 crore and design software valued at Rs. 35 lakh, enabling robust training and prototype development.
Aligned with the ‘Make in India’ and ‘Design in India’ missions, the lab is expected to accelerate India’s self-reliance in semiconductor technology while bolstering Odisha’s emerging role in the sector.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi hailed the approval as a major milestone, emphasizing that it will inspire youth, attract investments, and enhance Odisha’s competitiveness in the global semiconductor ecosystem.
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