Bhubaneswar, October 31: Union Electronics & Information Technology and Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will visit Odisha on Saturday to grace a series of programmes in Bhubaneswar.

During the visit, the Minister will attend the Ground-Breaking Ceremony of SiCSem (Semiconductor Fabrication Unit) at Info Valley, Bhubaneswar. The project is a major step towards strengthening India’s semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem, in line with the vision of “Make in India” and “Digital India”.

Vaishnaw will also witness the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Ministry of Railways and the Government of Odisha at Lok Seva Bhawan. The MoU aims to further enhance railway infrastructure and improve connectivity across the state.

Later, the Minister will visit Bhubaneswar Railway Station to review the ongoing redevelopment and modernization works under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.

“The visit highlights the Government’s commitment to accelerating infrastructure growth, promoting industrial development, and improving passenger amenities in Odisha,” said an ECoR communique.