World is ready to build semiconductor future with India: PM Modi

September 2, 2025September 2, 2025By uqab
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Dhar (Madhya Pradesh), Sep 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said Indian soldiers brought Pakistan to its knees “in the blink of an eye” during Operation Sindoor. He was addressing a gathering after laying the foundation stone for the Pradhan Mantri Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Park in Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh. Modi also launched the ‘Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar’ and the ‘8th Rashtriya Poshan Maah’ campaigns, aimed at enhancing women’s health services and promoting nutrition. The visit marked Modi’s second trip to the state on his birthday. On this day in 2022, he released eight cheetahs from Namibia in the Kuno National Park. Making a strong pitch for swadeshi goods, Modi said, “This is the season of festivals, and we must remember the mantra of Swadeshi and incorporate it into our lives.” “I have a humble request to my 140 crore fellow countrymen that whatever you buy, it should be made in our country and should bear the sweat of some Indian or the other. It should carry the fragrance of the soil of my India,” Modi said. The PM also spoke of the bravery of Indian soldiers during Operation Sindoor. “The security of Mother India is the nation’s highest priority. Terrorists who came from Pakistan attempted to tarnish the dignity of our daughters and sisters. Responding through Operation Sindoor, we destroyed the terror launch pads,” Modi said. “Our brave soldiers brought Pakistan to its knees in the blink of an eye,” Modi said. Modi said that on September 17, 1948, the nation witnessed the iron will of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

New Delhi, Sept 2  Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated ‘SEMICON India 2025’, marking a major step in India’s ambition to emerge as a global semiconductor hub.
The PM said, ”The world believes in India and the world is ready to build the semiconductor future with India.’’
Addressing the gathering at Semicon India 2025, he noted that India is moving forward with determination in its journey of development, even as the global economy faces challenges.
Highlighting India’s strong performance, the Prime Minister said that with a GDP growth of 7.8 per cent and robust progress across sectors such as manufacturing, services, agriculture, and construction, the nation is firmly on track to become the world’s third-largest economy.
Underscoring the importance of the semiconductor sector, Modi described chips as the “digital diamonds” of the modern age.
He said that while the last century was shaped by oil, the 21st century is being defined by chips, which hold the potential to empower global progress.
With the global semiconductor market which is already at 600 billion US dollars, the Prime Minister said India is rapidly expanding its presence in the sector and is set to make a significant contribution to dominate the global market share in semiconductors.
Recalling the government’s initiatives, Modi said the Semicon India programme was launched in 2021. Since then, the country has approved its first semiconductor fabrication plan in 2023, followed by several more in 2024, and with additional approvals in 2025, a total of 10 projects have now been sanctioned.
These projects have boosted investments and India’s emergence as a semiconductor hub.
Reiterating his vision, the Prime Minister said India’s strength lies in innovation, talent, and scale, and the nation is committed to advancing with the motto of “Design in India, Made in India.”
The summit aims to bring together policymakers, global investors, and industry leaders to build a robust semiconductor ecosystem in India. Focus areas include chip design and manufacturing, advanced packaging, talent development, and AI-driven innovation.
SEMICON India 2025 is expected to attract billions of dollars in investment and strengthen India’s position in the global technology supply chain.
The three-day technology summit is being hosted by the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) in partnership with global industry body SEMI.

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