Chips are digital diamonds, says Narendra Modi at Semicon India 2025; India’s smallest chip will drive world’s biggest changes very soon: PM
New Delhi: The Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the ‘Semicon India - 2025’, aimed at catalysing India’s Semiconductor ecosystem, at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi on Tuesday. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister acknowledged the presence of semiconductor industry CEOs and their associates from India and abroad. He welcomed distinguished guests from various countries, entrepreneurs associated with start-ups, and young students who had come from different states across the nation.
Modi stated that he returned last night from his visit to Japan and China, and today he is present among the audience in Yashobhoomi, a hall filled with aspirations and confidence. Mentioning his passion for technology has always been natural and well-known, Modi said that during his recent visit to Japan, he had the opportunity to visit the Tokyo Electron factory along with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. He mentioned that the CEO of that company is present among the audience today.
Noting the presence of semiconductor sector experts from across the globe, with representation from over 40 to 50 countries, Modi emphasized that India’s innovation and youth power are also visibly present at the event.
The World trusts India, the World believes in India and the World is ready to build the Semiconductor Future with India: PM
PM Modi said chips are digital diamonds. He said India’s smallest chip will drive the world’s biggest changes very soon adding the lesser the paperwork, the sooner the wafer work can begin.
PM said the day is not far when the world will say – Designed in India, Made in India, Trusted by the World.
Focus on advancing a robust, resilient, and sustainable semiconductor ecosystem
Semicon India - 2025 is a three-day Conference, from 2nd to 4th September, will focus on advancing a robust, resilient, and sustainable semiconductor ecosystem in India. It features sessions on the progress of the Semicon India Programme, semiconductor fab and advanced packaging projects, infrastructure readiness, smart manufacturing, innovations in R&D and artificial intelligence, investment opportunities, state-level policy implementation, among others. Additionally, the event will highlight initiatives under the Design Linked Incentive (DLI) scheme, the growth of the startup ecosystem, international cooperation, and the future roadmap for India’s semiconductor sector.
Over 20,750 attendees will participate including more than 2,500 delegates from over 48 countries, over 150 speakers, including over 50 global leaders, and more than 350 exhibitors. It will also include 6 countries Round Table discussions, country pavilions and dedicated pavilions for Workforce Development & Start-Ups among others.