The days are not far when the smallest chip made in India will drive the biggest change in the world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday as he inaugurated the Semicon India 2025 conference in Delhi.
Modi said the government is working on the next phase of India Semiconductor Mission and Design-Linked Incentive Scheme.
Noting that the base of digital infrastructure is critical minerals, the prime minister said India has started working on the critical minerals mission and is committed to meeting the growing demand for rare earth minerals.
The three-day conference will focus on advancing a robust, resilient, and sustainable semiconductor ecosystem in India. It will feature 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 and state-level policy implementation, according to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office.
The conference 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.
More than 2,500 delegates from over 48 countries attended the event which also included round-table discussions, country pavilions and dedicated pavilions for Workforce Developmentand Start-Ups among others.
