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Vibrant Gujarat: Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, on the Vibrant Gujarat Summit's second day, unveiled an ambitious vision, expressing Gujarat's dedication to emerging as a 'Global Hub for Semiconductor and Electronics Manufacturing.'
During the Semiconductor and Electronics Seminar, Chief Minister Patel highlighted Gujarat's pioneering role as the first state to introduce a semiconductor policy. With Prime Minister Narendra Modi's guidance, a roadmap has been laid out to establish Gujarat's pivotal position in the semiconductor sector.
As semiconductor chips become integral to various sectors like health, agriculture, and logistics, Chief Minister Patel acknowledged their critical role in powering electronic devices. Recognising the global demand for a robust chip supply chain, Gujarat aims to play a significant role in meeting this global need.
Chief Minister Patel stated, "...We are committed to encouraging and promoting the semiconductor sector. Within a week, we allocated the land to Micron in Sanand and presented an example of this commitment...Under the leadership of the Prime Minister, Gujarat is ready to be the semiconductor hub of the country to make the semiconductor programme in India successful."
Outlining the state's roadmap, the Chief Minister affirmed Gujarat's commitment to emerging global sectors such as AI, IT, Biotech, Fintech, Drones, and Semiconductors. Inspired by the success of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, the government aims to position the state as a 'Gateway to the Future.'
Expressing determination to establish a 'Future-Ready Gujarat for a Future-Ready India,' Chief Minister Patel highlighted their dedication to realising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of AatmaNirbhar Bharat. The focus remains on emerging sectors like semiconductors and electronics.
Union Minister of Electronics and Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, commended the visionary model of the Vibrant Gujarat Summit initiated by the Prime Minister. He underlined the significance of agreements signed during this edition, marking the beginning of Viksit Bharat, with Gujarat positioned to effectively realise the Prime Minister's vision.
In a significant announcement, Ashwini Vaishnaw declared that Gujarat is set to manufacture the country's first Make in India chip in 2024. The CEO of Micron, Sanjay Mehrotra, praised the exceptional cooperation from the state government and the Government of India, highlighting India's imminent establishment of a robust semiconductor supply chain.
During the Semiconductor and Electronics Seminar, crucial MoUs were signed between the Gujarat Government and the Korean company Syntech. Cooperation agreements were also forged between Micron and Nantech, as well as Cisco and Nantech. Distinguished individuals present at the seminar included Senior Deputy Director Tanaka Kazusinghe, Suman Bery from Niti Aayog, Chief Secretary of the State Raj Kumar, Secretary to the Government of India S Krishnan, Principal Secretary of the State Mona Khandhar, and other dignitaries.
The seminar marks a significant step towards Gujarat's ambitious goal of becoming a global powerhouse in semiconductor and electronics manufacturing. The state is gearing up to lead the way in technological advancements and contribute significantly to India's semiconductor landscape.
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