New Delhi [India], September 17 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday visited the SEMICON India 2026 exhibition and interacted with members earlier than inaugurating the occasion on the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre in Delhi.
The occasion, being held from September 17 to 19, will give attention to trade engagement, coverage route and worldwide partnerships. According to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), the convention is being organised collectively by the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), MeitY and world trade physique SEMI beneath 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 will even current an official evaluate of producing milestones. Under the Semicon India Programme, the Union authorities authorised 12 semiconductor initiatives, with three authorised models beneath Semicon 1.0 having commenced industrial manufacturing. The Union Cabinet has moreover authorised the following section, Semicon 2.0, structured round six core pillars.
Electronic design automation instruments have been prolonged to greater than 400 educational establishments and 105 startups, whereas 24 startups have secured approvals beneath the Design Linked Incentive scheme.
‘SEMICON India 2026 will undertake a complete value-chain strategy, showcasing the journey from semiconductor supplies and manufacturing to superior packaging, design, electronics and programs,’ the Ministry said.
‘The new ‘Sand to Silicon to Systems’ Value Chain Experience will present guests with an built-in view of the semiconductor ecosystem and show India’s increasing capabilities throughout totally 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, abilities and profession alternatives within the microelectronics sector.’
The occasion will present an vital 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 accomplice.
Key world and home enterprises taking part within the exhibition and strategic roundtables embody 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 several other different main trade gamers. (ANI)