Gandhinagar: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India, is poised to make significant strides in revolutionizing the semiconductor landscape in India with the inauguration of ‘Semicon India 2023’ in Gandhinagar, by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 28 July 2023. The program will run from 25 July to 30 July 2023. Companies such as Foxconn, Micron, AMD, IBM, Marvell, Vedanta, LAM Research, NXP Semiconductors, ST Microelectronics, Grantwood Technologies, Infineon Technologies, Applied Materials, and other prominent players in the sector will participate in this momentous event.

Prior to the commencement of the main event, an exclusive exhibition will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel on 25 July 2023. It shall reman open to the public from July 25 to 30th.

On behalf of the Union Government, Minister of Electronics and Information Technology, Railways and Communication Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw; Minister of External Affairs Shri Subrahmanyam Jaishankar; and Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology and Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar will mark their presence. Heads of leading semiconductor industries will also participate in the event.

A presentation will be given on investment opportunities in India’s Semiconductor sector. The inaugural program will highlight investment opportunities in India’s semiconductor sector through a presentation and a panel discussion led by industry experts.

Semicon India, a national-level event, aims to be a catalyst for the semiconductor industry’s progress through networking, technology demonstrations, and business prospects. With a focus on innovation, participation, and growth, this event holds significance in shaping the future of the semiconductor industry in both India and Gujarat.

Over the course of three days, experts in semiconductor chip, display fab, chip design, and assembling, from various corners of the globe, will gather to share their knowledge and perspectives on emerging opportunities in India.

The Government of Gujarat unveiled the Semiconductor Policy (2022-2027). Gujarat has become the first state in India to introduce a dedicated Semiconductor Policy, complementing the Central Government’s vision of Aatmanirbhar India in the semiconductor sector. Additionally, the State government has also unveiled an IT/ITES (Information Technology and Information Technology Enabled Services) policy tailored to invigorate the information technology and semiconductor design domains.

Government of Gujarat signed MoU worth ₹22,500 crores with Semiconductor Chip Giant Micron Technology Inc. to establish an ATMP facility

It is to be noted here that during Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s visit to the United States of America, US President Joe Biden announced the establishment of a state-of-the-art Semiconductor Assembly, Testing, Marking, and Packaging (ATMP) facility, by Micron Technology Inc. in India. An MoU was executed between Micron Technology – a distinguished semiconductor manufacturing company, and the Government of Gujarat. This momentous agreement, valued at over ₹22,500 crores will lead to the establishment of a cutting-edge ATMP facility in Sanand, Gujarat.