NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday shared a video from the SEMICON India 2026 summit on his birthday, captioning the submit, “Of birthdays and same-to-yous…”The video captures a short birthday second on the opening session of the semiconductor trade convention, the place delegates greeted the Prime Minister with applause and needs of “Completely happy Birthday” as he took the stage on the Yashobhoomi Conference Centre in New Delhi.PM Modi, who turned 76 on Thursday, smiled and acknowledged the greetings with folded arms earlier than thanking the gathering for the desires.The birthday second got here forward of his tackle on the fifth version of SEMICON India, the place he pitched India as a trusted vacation spot for world semiconductor manufacturing and mentioned the nation was taking steps to construct an entire semiconductor ecosystem.“The world is on the lookout for new and trusted manufacturing locations; India is steadily making ready itself to fulfill this want,” Modi mentioned.“India is taking each step wanted to turn into a most well-liked vacation spot for the semiconductor trade.”He additionally mentioned chips manufactured in India had began reaching clients within the nation and abroad.“Now our chips, popping out of India’s vegetation, have began reaching clients within the nation and the world,” he mentioned.
PM Modi outlines semiconductor push
Modi mentioned India’s semiconductor programme had progressed from coverage formulation and challenge planning to pilot manufacturing and industrial manufacturing.He mentioned industrial manufacturing had began at new vegetation in Mohali and Surat and referred to as for additional improvement throughout the semiconductor worth chain, together with chip design, tools, supplies, testing and packaging.“You’re the pillars of this success of India, you might be companions,” Modi instructed trade leaders attending the convention.
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He additionally urged Indian researchers working overseas to contribute to the nation’s superior expertise ecosystem.“Younger skills who’re researching in India ought to come ahead; the youth who’re researching overseas must also be part of the event of superior applied sciences in India,” Modi mentioned.SEMICON India 2026, themed “Silicon to Techniques: Constructing the Ecosystem”, is being held from September 17 to 19 and brings collectively semiconductor corporations, policymakers, traders, lecturers and startups from India and overseas.