Bhubaneswar: The Electronics and Information Technology (E&IT) Department, Government of Odisha, organized an Industry Interaction Workshop on ‘The Odisha Advantage: Fueling Your ESDM Vision’. The event witnessed a feedback session between the E&IT department and industry stakeholders.
The workshop was chaired by Vishal Kumar Dev, Principal Secretary, E&IT Department, Government of Odisha, and Shri. Manas Ranjan Panda, Special Secretary, E&IT Department, Government of Odisha.
The workshop commenced with industry stakeholders, leaders and mentors introducing themselves and sharing insights into their ongoing initiatives and contributions towards advancing Odisha’s ESDM vision. Addressing the gathering, Vishal Kumar Dev, Principal Secretary, Electronics & IT Department, Government of Odisha, stated, “The purpose of this meeting is to update you on the forthcoming amendments to the Electronics Policy. While incentives are important, they alone are not sufficient to attract investments. A robust and comprehensive ecosystem is essential to truly leverage the benefits of any policy.”
Following his address, representatives from the E&IT department presented the proposed revisions to the policy framework. Key highlights included exemptions on land premiums, power subsidies, stamp duty waivers, lease rental subsidies, fixed capital incentives and human capital development incentives. Additional measures such as extended EPI and ESI reimbursements, SGST reimbursements, patent registration and marketing incentives, enhanced R&D support, ESDM Park development incentives and green power benefits were also outlined.
The presentation also introduced plans for a first-of-its-kind internship program and logistics subsidies aimed at strengthening the talent pipeline and improving supply chain efficiency within the ESDM sector.
Following the presentation, the floor was opened for a dynamic Q&A and feedback session, allowing more than 50 participants to engage directly with the presenters and share their insights and suggestions. In his concluding remarks, Vishal Kumar Devsaid, “Today’s discussions brought to light some critical challenges, particularly around policy implementation and claim processing. To address these, we are committed to forming dedicated teams for each policy to ensure smoother execution and faster resolution. While Odisha has made significant strides, the current footprint in the electronics sector remains modest, and we recognize that there is still a long journey ahead.
