New Delhi [India], September 17 (ANI): Netherlands Ambassador to India Marisa Gerards on Wednesday welcomed the internet hosting of SEMICON India, calling the occasion a matter of ‘geopolitical significance’ and highlighting the Netherlands’s partnership with India on the strategic topic.
Speaking to ANI, Gerards stated, ‘ Well, we’re very comfortable to be right here for SEMICON India. It’s of geopolitical significance, and we’re proud to associate with India on this strategic topic.’
The Netherlands envoy additionally prolonged her needs to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday.
She stated, ‘And I do need to want Honourable Prime Minister Modi Ji a really comfortable birthday.’
Her remarks come as Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the fifth version of SEMICON India 2026 on Thurday at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, marking the beginning of a three-day nationwide conference on the nation’s semiconductor and electronics ecosystem.
The occasion, working from September 17 to 19, will concentrate on trade engagement, coverage route, and worldwide partnerships. According to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), the convention is organised collectively by the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), MeitY, and world trade physique SEMI underneath the theme ‘Silicon to Systems: Building the Ecosystem.’
According to MeitY, the conference will collect over 600 exhibitors, together with 300 worldwide companies, throughout 15,000 sq. metres, alongside greater than 150 audio system. The exhibition flooring will function six nation pavilions and 12 state authorities pavilions, alongside devoted segments for startups, pupil hackathons, and workforce improvement.
The occasion may also current an official evaluation of producing milestones. Under the Semicon India Programme, the Union authorities permitted 12 semiconductor initiatives, with three permitted items underneath Semicon 1.0 having commenced business manufacturing. The Union Cabinet has moreover permitted the subsequent section, Semicon 2.0, structured round six core pillars.
Electronic design automation instruments have been prolonged to greater than 400 tutorial establishments and 105 startups, whereas 24 startups have secured approvals underneath the Design Linked Incentive scheme.
‘SEMICON India 2026 will undertake a complete value-chain method, showcasing the journey from semiconductor supplies and manufacturing to superior packaging, design, electronics and methods,’ the Ministry acknowledged.
‘The new ‘Sand to Silicon to Systems’ Value Chain Experience will present guests with an built-in view of the semiconductor ecosystem and reveal India’s increasing capabilities throughout completely different phases of the worth chain,’ the Ministry added. ‘The Startup Pavilion will showcase round 40 startups, whereas the Workforce Development Pavilion will present a devoted platform for expertise, expertise and profession alternatives within the microelectronics sector.’
The occasion will present an necessary alternative for Indian and worldwide corporations to discover partnerships, funding alternatives, know-how collaborations and supply-chain linkages, additional strengthening India’s place as a trusted world semiconductor associate.
Key world and home enterprises taking part within the exhibition and strategic roundtables embrace ASML, Applied Materials, Teradyne, Infineon, Ebara, Jabil, IBM Research, NXP, Tata Electronics, Micron, Merck KGaA, Rapidus, Lam Research, CG Power, Uno Minda, Advantest, Tokyo Electron and a number of other different main trade gamers. (ANI)