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Assam will soon have a ₹25k cr semiconductor packaging plant

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Announcement 16 Feb 2024 04:13 PM IST Times of India

Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Rajeev Chandrasekhar declared that Assam will soon have its first-ever semiconductor packaging plant worth over ₹25,000 crore. "It was because of the leadership of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, that a semiconductor packaging plant will be established in partnership with the Assam Government and TATA Group. We will soon obtain all approvals and submit it to the cabinet for final approval. Young Indians aspiring to enter the world of semiconductors won't have to leave their state or travel to other cities anymore," the Union Minister said.

"This significant milestone under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi has unleashed many opportunities for young Indians, particularly in emerging technology sectors where India is on the same starting line as the rest of the world. Through futureSKILLS, we want to convey to our young Indians that in the coming years, due to our Hon'ble PM Modi ji policies, numerous opportunities will open up for them," the Minister said.

The Minister affirmed that with initiatives like futureSKILLS, India is poised to lead the way in shaping the future of technology. This endeavor will cultivate a globally competitive talent pool accessible not only to Indian companies but also to organizations worldwide, setting a new standard in the global tech landscape.

The Digital India futureSKILLS Summit, hosted by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) through the National Institute of Electronics and IT (NIELIT), witnessed the convergence of esteemed dignitaries, industry leaders, academia, policymakers, and technology enthusiasts to deliberate on strategies for catalysing future-ready talent for India & the world.

Assam Education Minister Dr Ranoj Pegu said that the government of Assam has taken many steps for the digital skilling of youths in Assam. He said, "Projects worth ₹1800 crore have been implemented by the Assam Govt. to skill our youths in Industry 4.0 across 77 polytechnics and ITIs. Recently, an agreement was signed with TATA, which allotted 150 acres of land to establish the semiconductor industry near Guwahati.