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NATION | New Era of Semiconductors

Next-Gen Tech Revolution

New Era of Semiconductors in India

Whatever India resolves to do, it firmly accomplishes. About five years ago, India resolved
to become a global semiconductor hub. Guided by the vision of “Make in India”, the
nation not only moved forward but also accelerated the development of semiconductor
conductor manufacturing facilities. As part of this effort, on July 4, Prime Minister
Narendra Modi inaugurated the CG Semi Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test
(OSAT) facility in Sanand, Gujarat. With this being the country’s third semiconductor unit,
commercial production of chip packaging has now officially begun ...

veryone is excited about the progress of the
semiconductor sector in India. It is being dis- In the coming times, AI will
Ecussed nationally and internationally. People open up an entire world of
often view it in isolation, but that’s not the case. The new skills and new expertise
expansion of the semiconductor industry in India
did not happen overnight; it is the next step in the before you. That is why
electronics revolution that has taken place in India India’s youth must not miss
over the past decade. At the inauguration of the this opportunity. And I say to
OSAT facility in Sanand, Gujarat, Prime Minister Na- the young people - the idea is
rendra Modi stated that the ultimate goal extends
far beyond self-reliance in final consumer products yours, the support is mine.
to encompass the foundational components them- Narendra Modi, Prime Minister
selves. This commitment involves manufacturing
the very chips that power global technology.

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