Pune-based digital infrastructure company, Shreetech Data has shown interest in laying Odisha's first-ever undersea cable and establishing a carrier-neutral cable landing station (CLS) at Puri.

The company has proposed to partner with Orange Business, a global leader in subsea cable systems, to execute the project. This move is expected to significantly enhance Odisha’s digital infrastructure, positioning it as a key data gateway on the eastern coast. The proposed CLS aims to improve digital connectivity, reduce latency, and provide better international bandwidth, thus attracting telecom operators, cloud service providers, and IT/ITES companies to the state. Shreetech intends to invest around Rs 1,700 crore for the development of the infrastructure, with a revenue-sharing agreement with Orange Business.

"The proposal has been submitted through the single-window GO-SWIFT portal and is expected to be reviewed by the high-level clearance authority," said sources. The development is expected to drive Odisha’s growth as a hub for global capability centres.