Bhubaneshwar, Aug. 12 -- Expressing gratitude to the Centre over the approval of the semiconductor manufacturing unit in Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday said that this move will accelerate innovation, generate employment, and strengthen the state's position as a vital contributor towards the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved four more semiconductor projects under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) in Odisha, Punjab and Andhra Pradesh with an outlay of Rs 4600 crore.

In a post on X, Odisha CM said, "I sincerely express my gratitude to Hon'ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for the Central Cabinet's approval of the es...