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Ground breaking ceremony for India’s first Silicon Carbide manufacturing facility to be set up by RIR Power Electronics Ltd

in State News September 6, 2024 Comments Off on Ground breaking ceremony for India’s first Silicon Carbide manufacturing facility to be set up by RIR Power Electronics Ltd 472 Views

Bhubaneswar:6/9/24: The groundbreaking ceremony for India’s first Silicon Carbide manufacturing facility to be set up by RIR Power Electronics Ltd., a leader in India’s semiconductor power electronics technology, was held today at the EMC Park, Info Valley, Bhubaneswar. This development places India and the state of Odisha squarely at the forefront of the global power electronics market.

The event was graced by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Principal Secretary of Industry Department, Hemant Sharma, Principal Secretary of Electronics and Information Technology (E&IT) Department, Vishal Dev, Special Secretary of E&IT, Manas Panda, Director of IIT Bhubaneswar Prof. Shreepad Karmalkarand, Promoters of the company Dr Harshad Mehta and Chairperson Mrs Bhavna H Mehta along with senior professionals of the company were also present.

RIR’s products are sold internationally, across North America, Europe and Asia for use in sectors such as Railway, Defence, Power, Transportation, Aerospace and Sustainable Energy.

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RIR Power Electronics Ltd. has invested heavily in cutting-edge technology, skilled manpower, and sustainable practices to ensure that the facility adheres to global standards of manufacturing excellence. This project is expected to contribute significantly to India’s mission of becoming a self-reliant hub for semiconductor production.

The opening of this state-of-the-art facility with a total investment of approx INR 620 crores over three years marks a significant step for Odisha’s entry into the power electronics industry. This facility will create over 500 new jobs across various levels, from R&D to factory operations, providing large-scale employment opportunities. It will enhance Bhubaneswar’s industrial landscape by implementing best practices, and Sustainable Energy, and fostering the development of advanced technologies while building a skilled and diverse workforce.

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