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PM Modi announces 5-8 more semiconductor plants in 7-8 years
Have you ever seen a tiny computer chip inside a toy, phone, or car?
Those little chips are called semiconductors, and they help almost every modern technology work.
For a long time, India talked about making these chips but did not have big factories to do it.
Now, India has started making chips in three factories.
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, told everyone this exciting news on Independence Day.
He spoke from a famous old fort called the Red Fort.
He also said that five to eight new chip factories will be built in the next seven to eight years.
India is already sending some chips to other countries.
Making its own chips helps India become stronger and more self-reliant.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India has begun production at three semiconductor plants.
Five to eight additional semiconductor plants are expected to commence operations over the next seven to eight years.
Exports from India's operating semiconductor plants are already underway, Modi said.
The announcement was made from the ramparts of the historic Red Fort during the 80th Independence Day address.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said 12 semiconductor units with $20 billion in combined investment are now in place.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- What
- Announced that production has begun at three semiconductor plants and that five to eight more plants are expected over the next seven to eight years
- Where
- From the ramparts of the historic Red Fort in the national capital
- When
- Saturday, during the 80th Independence Day address to the nation
- Why
- To strengthen India's path toward technological self-reliance, supporting the Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat vision
Key facts
- Announced by
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- Occasion
- 80th Independence Day address
- Location
- Ramparts of the historic Red Fort, national capital
- Plants in production
- 3, with exports underway
- Additional plants planned
- 5-8 over the next 7-8 years
- Semiconductor units to date
- 12 units with $20 billion combined investment
- Semicon India Programme
- 12 projects approved across six states, around Rs 1.64 lakh crore investment
- Semicon 2.0
- Announced in July, covering the complete semiconductor ecosystem
Quotes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Indian Prime Minister
“India has moved towards self‑reliance in this sector; three major semiconductor plants have already been established, and I have been informed that production from these facilities has already begun for export. In the coming 7-8 years, five to eight additional semiconductor plants are set to commence operations very soon.”
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“In today’s digital world and technological landscape, we understand the immense importance of chips. Whether it is electronic goods, medical equipment, or transportation systems, chips are indispensable; without them, the world would come to a standstill.”
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