Odisha Clears Rs 1.45 Lakh Crore in Technology Infrastructure Approvals
Odisha has approved Rs 1.45 lakh crore worth of data centre, artificial intelligence and semiconductor projects, as reported by Digital Terminal on 26 September 2026. The approvals span three technology-intensive categories — data centres, AI infrastructure and semiconductors — though a breakdown of the total value across individual project types is not available from the reporting to date.
For further context on this development, see the Projects India coverage: Odisha Clears Rs 1.45 Lakh Crore in Tech Investments, Data Centres and AI Lead.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| State | Odisha |
| Reported Value | Rs 1.45 lakh crore |
| Project Categories | Data Centres, Artificial Intelligence, Semiconductors |
| Reported On | 26 September 2026 |
| Source | Digital Terminal |
| Stage | Approvals granted (as reported) |
Where Communication Services Projects Are Being Built Across India
Projects India tracks 39 live projects in the Communication Services sub-sector nationally. Of these, Maharashtra accounts for the largest concentration with 17 tracked projects, followed by Jharkhand and Tamil Nadu with four each, and Rajasthan, Gujarat and Karnataka with two each. Odisha does not yet appear in the platform's tracked project geography for this sub-sector, though the newly reported approvals may change that picture as projects move through development stages.
No new Communication Services projects have been added to the Projects India database in the last 90 days, and there are currently no open India tenders recorded in the broader Construction Projects sector. Suppliers monitoring this space can review the full Communication Services projects in India listing for the latest additions.
Pipeline Stage Breakdown: Most Projects Still Awaiting Final Clearance
Of the 39 Communication Services projects tracked nationally, 28 are at the Under Approvals stage, eight have reached Construction Started and three remain at Early or Announced stage. This distribution suggests the sector carries a substantial volume of work that has not yet moved to procurement or construction, which is relevant context for suppliers assessing when opportunities are likely to materialise.
Among the projects at Under Approvals stage, values range considerably — from a Rs 250 crore telecom services project promoted by RajComp Info Services Limited in Jaipur to a Rs 27,000 crore broadband network project promoted by Bharat Broadband Network Limited across multiple states. The Odisha approvals, at Rs 1.45 lakh crore in aggregate, sit well above the values of most individually tracked projects in the current pipeline.
Semiconductor and AI Components Add New Dimension to the Pipeline
The inclusion of semiconductor projects alongside data centres and AI infrastructure in the Odisha approvals is notable because semiconductor fabrication and packaging facilities represent a category distinct from conventional communication services construction. No further detail on individual project promoters, site locations within Odisha, or phasing is available from the single outlet that reported this story. Suppliers active in civil construction, mechanical, electrical and plumbing works for hyperscale facilities, as well as specialist clean-room and precision engineering contractors, are among those likely to monitor how these approvals translate into discrete project announcements.
A related development in technology infrastructure investment is covered in the Projects India report on Anant Raj to Invest Rs 25,000 Crore in Data Centre Expansion, which illustrates the broader momentum in this segment.
What this means for suppliers and contractors
For suppliers and contractors, the Odisha approvals represent a potential future opportunity of significant scale, but the absence of project-level detail — individual promoters, site locations, tender timelines and scope breakdowns — means actionable procurement work is not yet visible. The 28 Communication Services projects currently sitting at Under Approvals stage nationally present a more immediate watch-list, as these are closer to the construction procurement phase.
Contractors with data centre construction capability, including structural, MEP and fit-out specialists, should track how the Odisha package disaggregates into individual projects. Semiconductor facility construction, if included in civil works, will additionally require experience with controlled-environment builds. Suppliers can monitor the full tracked projects listing for updates as project-level records are added. With no open tenders currently recorded in Construction Projects, the pipeline remains in an early development phase nationally, making early-stage intelligence particularly valuable for positioning.
- Maharashtra leads nationally with 17 tracked Communication Services projects.
- 28 of 39 tracked projects are at Under Approvals stage — the largest cohort yet to move to procurement.
- No new projects have been added to the sub-sector database in the last 90 days.
- The Odisha approvals cover data centres, AI and semiconductors but individual project details are not yet available.
Frequently asked questions
What projects has Odisha approved worth Rs 1.45 lakh crore?
Odisha has approved Rs 1.45 lakh crore in data centre, artificial intelligence and semiconductor projects, as reported by Digital Terminal on 26 September 2026. A breakdown of the total across individual project categories or promoters is not available from the single outlet that covered this story.
How many Communication Services projects are tracked in India?
Projects India tracks 39 live Communication Services projects nationally. Maharashtra has the highest concentration with 17 projects, followed by Jharkhand and Tamil Nadu with four each. No new projects have been added to this sub-sector in the last 90 days.
Are there any open tenders for communication services construction in India?
Currently, no open India tenders are recorded in the Construction Projects sector on the Projects India platform. The majority of tracked Communication Services projects — 28 out of 39 — remain at the Under Approvals stage and have not yet reached active procurement.
