Odisha

Policy: Odisha IT/ITES Policy 2022
Key Additions:
- Strategic Advantage: Low cost of living and disaster-resilient infrastructure
- Sector-Specific Focus:
- Bhubaneswar: Edu-tech and e-governance solutions (e.g., partnerships with Infosys, TCS)
- Rourkela: Steel and metallurgy tech (linked to Rourkela Steel Plant).
- Incentives:
- Patent Filing Support: 75% reimbursement for GCCs innovating in Odisha.
- Skill Development:
- Odisha Skill Development Authority (OSDA): Tailored programs in big data and IoT