Bhubaneswar:27/9/26:In a major boost to the state’s industrial and agricultural landscape, Silicon Valley-based high-technology firm FarmX has submitted a landmark Rs 1,000 crore investment proposal to the Government of Odisha ]
The ambitious project aims to position Odisha as an advanced manufacturing and export powerhouse for autonomous electric tractors, artificial intelligence software, robotics, and intelligent farm systems.
The high-level FarmX delegation—led by Chief Operating Officer Premal Ashar and Head of AI Lalit Bhatt—met with Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, key officials from the Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment and Energy departments, and Additional Chief Secretary (E&IT) Shri Vishal Kumar Dev in Bhubaneswar.
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Welcoming the proposal, Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo emphasised Odisha’s proactive push to attract global pioneers in artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and electric mobility.