Vikrant Shekhawat : Sep 11, 2024, 06:20 PM
Semicon India 2024: In today's digital age, the important role of semiconductors cannot be denied. Semiconductors have a fundamental place in technological advancements such as smartphones, electric vehicles, and artificial intelligence (AI). Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made an important announcement today regarding India's role in this field, which will not only shape India's technological future but will also give a new direction to the global supply chain.India's semiconductor revolution: PM Modi's visionPrime Minister Narendra Modi shared his vision to promote semiconductor manufacturing on the platform of "Semicon India 2024". He said, "Our dream is that every electronic device in the world should have a chip made in India." This statement clarifies India's ambitious plan, in which work is being done towards making the country a major player in the global semiconductor market.Impact of COVID-19 increased the importance of semiconductorsPrime Minister Modi pointed to the disruptions in the semiconductor supply chain during the COVID-19 pandemic. He said, "COVID-19 highlighted the need for semiconductors and their supply chain. The world faced a supply chain crisis, which affected supplies." The steps taken by China to prevent the spread of COVID affected global semiconductor supplies, and this made other countries, including India, realize the need to become self-reliant in this sector.India's competitiveness and investment directionThe Prime Minister said that India is moving rapidly towards competitiveness in various sectors. He said, "India is working to develop competitiveness in many sectors in its economy." The government has formulated stable policies and created a strong foundation from a technological perspective to encourage investment in the field of semiconductor manufacturing.Concept of "Three-D Power"
- Prime Minister Modi emphasized on the concept of "Three-D Power" to promote semiconductor manufacturing. It includes three important elements:
- Stable policies: Stability in policymaking and a long-term vision.
- Strong manufacturing base: Development of manufacturing facilities and technology.
- Technology adoption by aspirational markets: Coordination of market needs and technological innovation.