Lone khalid cniPrime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today inaugurated SEMICON India 2026 in New Delhi. Addressing the occasion and highlighting the significance of the event’s fifth edition, the Prime Minister extended warm greetings to all participants.
He expressed particular gratitude to the international attendees who had traveled to India to partake in the summit. “I extend a special welcome to the guests who have come to India from abroad,” remarked Shri Modi. Drawing a
powerful parallel between the launch of Semicon India and Vishwakarma Diwas, the Prime Minister honored the nation’s centuries-old heritage of construction and creation. He pointed out the beautiful coincidence of merging traditional creative power with 21st-century technology and vision. “This is our inspiration for a self-reliant India, a Viksit Bharat,” asserted Shri Modi.Emphasizing the nation’s rapid progress over the past 15 days, the Prime Minister listed major milestones, including discussions on inclusive finance at the Global Fintech Fest, the operationalization of a 3,000-kilometer Dedicated Freight Corridor, and a robust 7.8 percent
quarterly GDP growth. He also highlighted the recent sovereign rating upgrade by a Japanese Credit Rating Agency as a testament to the nation’s soaring economic credibility. “Meaning, on one hand, India’s economy is growing, and on the other hand, the world’s trust in India is also increasing,” observed Shri Modi.Recalling the diplomatic triumph of the recently concluded BRICS Summit hosted by India, the Prime Minister pointed to the unanimous adoption of the New Delhi Declaration as a reflection of international consensus. He underscored that this historic diplomatic achievement validates the global community’s unwavering faith in the nation
. “This is another major proof of the world’s trust in India,” noted Shri Modi.Tracing the evolutionary journey of Semicon India since its inception in 2022, the Prime Minister mapped the progression from initial policy discussions to project planning, pilot lines, and finally, the commencement of commercial production. He celebrated the realization of these efforts with chips now reaching global customers, alongside the launch of commercial production in two new plants in Mohali and Surat. “Now our chips, coming out of India’s plants, have started reaching customers in the country and the world,” noted Shri Modi.
Acknowledging the immense complexity of building a semiconductor ecosystem, the Prime Minister praised the collaborative effort required to master chip design, equipment manufacturing, and testing capabilities in record time. He credited the present industry leaders as foundational pillars whose partnership made this rapid technological leap possible. “You are the pillars of this success of India, you are partners,” affirmed Shri Modi. CNI NEWS