Odisha has completed the land identification process for a new Rs 200 crore IT project in Sambalpur. Vishal Kumar Dev, the Principal Secretary of Electronics and IT, visited the site to review the location and structural plans for an upcoming IT Park and IT Tower. This initiative is part of a broader effort by the state to establish technology centers in smaller cities such as Rourkela, Jharsuguda, and Berhampur.

The project will provide ready-to-use office spaces, offering a “plug-and-play” arrangement for both large multinationals and local startups. The state has allocated approximately Rs 200 crore for the construction of the IT Tower and the surrounding park infrastructure. Officials anticipate that the new hub will significantly boost the local economy and stimulate growth among small supporting businesses. Interest in real estate along the Burla-Sambalpur corridor has already begun to rise.

To maximize the project’s impact, the government is collaborating with local institutions like VSSUT (Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology) and IIM Sambalpur. They are planning to establish a Center of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence at VSSUT for research and advanced training. The IT department is also in discussions with Zoho regarding new skill-building programs aimed at helping local graduates secure better job opportunities.