Bhubaneswar: The Odisha cabinet under the chairmanship of chief minister Mohan Majhi has approved a customized incentive package for RIR Power Electronics Limited (RIR) to establish India’s first Silicon Carbide (SiC) semiconductor manufacturtng facility in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, with a total investment of INR 618.60 crore. The project will be implemented in two phases.
The ground breaking ceremony for the manufacturing facility was held on 7th September, 2024 at the Electronic Manufacturing Cluster (EMC) Park in Infovalley, Bhubaneswar. The facility will focus on SiC-based devices, catering to electric vehicles (EVs), renewable energy, railways and defense and is expected to create 750 jobs. This wll be India’s first compound semiconductor fab, significantly enhancing domestic manufacturing capabilities with high-value processes like epitaxial layer deposition and packaging.
RIR is India’s sole manufacturer of silicon-based power devices, serving clients like BHEL, ABB, and Indian Railways This project is poised to position Odisha as a leader in India’s semiconductor ecosystem, driving industrial growth, local supply chain development and skilling opportunities. 1/2
