New Delhi, Sept. 18 -- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday said five semiconductor projects are currently under construction in the state, while discussions are underway with three more projects, as the state held meetings with companies at SEMICON India 2026.

Addressing a press conference at the event, Majhi said Odisha was engaging with around 10-12 companies from different countries, including firms from Sweden and Japan, over potential semiconductor investments.

He said two of the 12 semiconductor projects approved by the Centre under the India Semiconductor Mission - SiCSem Private Limited and 3D Glass Solutions - are located in Odisha, with construction underway on both.

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