Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Kaynes Semicon Plant at Sanand in Gujarat, marking a significant step in strengthening India’s semiconductor ecosystem and advancing self-reliance in critical technologies.
The facility enables India to become a reliable player in the global semiconductor supply chain and supports sectors like electric vehicles, AI, defence, and electronics.
The initiative is part of the India Semiconductor Mission (2021), under which multiple projects worth over ₹1.6 lakh crore are being implemented across several states.
Key Highlights
Semiconductor plant inaugurated at Sanand (Gujarat)
Strengthens Make in India, Make for the World initiative
Focus on Intelligent Power Modules (used in EVs & industry)
Part of India Semiconductor Mission (2021)
India aims to become a global semiconductor hub
Semiconductor market expected to grow from $50 billion to $100 billion by decade-end
Additional Facts:
India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) launched in 2021 to promote chip manufacturing and design ecosystem
Semiconductors are essential for:
Electronics (mobiles, laptops)
Defence systems
Artificial Intelligence
Electric vehicles
India is working on Semiconductor Mission 2.0 to develop:
Semiconductor equipment manufacturing
Raw material ecosystem
Indigenous chip development: “Dhruv-64 microprocessor” for secure applications
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