Odisha expected to be an electronic hub by 2020

As an attempt to enhance the Electronic System Design & Manufacturing (ESDM) sector the state IT department has taken a positive step in allowing the set up of Electronic Testing Labs for Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).

This lab will ease out the issue of BIS numbers that is mandatory for electronic products. The assent from the state government was an outcome of the proposition by Department of Electronics & Information Technology (DEITY). DEITY which comes under the Union ministry of Communication and Information Technology laid down the proposal for the construction of an electronic lab in the state of Odisha. DEITY will act as financial aid for this project and the lab is planned to be set up at International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Bhubaneswar.

Since the state government is taking strides to transform the state into one of the major hubs of ESDM by 2020, considering the investment and employment opportunities that will result, it is considered to be the perfect time for setting up such a lab as a step towards development. Major steps have already been taken by the state government to attract ESDM companies. 160 acres of land at IT Park- Info valley has been dedicated for ESDM sector followed by the engagement of India Electronics & Semiconductor Association (IESA), premier trade body representing the ESDM industry to devise a clear plan for ESDM industry development that will boost opportunities of the state.

Reports say that DEITY has laid propositions for six labs on a national scale and will also provided financial aid for its successful set up.