Uttar Pradesh
North India’s First Semiconductor Unit in Uttar Pradesh
- 21 Feb 2026
- 2 min read
Why in News?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to lay the foundation stone of North India’s first semiconductor manufacturing unit in Uttar Pradesh and inaugurate key infrastructure projects, including the Namo Bharat Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor and the Meerut Metro.
Key Points:
- First-of-Its-Kind: The Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone of a semiconductor manufacturing unit at Gautam Buddh Nagar in February 2026.
- Marking a significant step towards developing the state as a high-technology manufacturing hub and strengthening India’s semiconductor ecosystem.
- Investment: The semiconductor manufacturing facility is a joint venture between HCL and Foxconn — involves an estimated investment of around ₹3,700 crore.
- The project is expected to strengthen domestic chip production capacity, generate employment, and attract ancillary industries in the electronics ecosystem.
- Namo Bharat Corridor: In February 2026, the Prime Minister will inaugurate the remaining sections of the 82 km Namo Bharat RRTS Corridor — connecting Sarai Kale Khan in Delhi to Modipuram in Meerut.
- Meerut Metro Launch: The 23 km Meerut Metro corridor with 13 stations will also be inaugurated, improving urban transport in Meerut and integrating it with the regional transit system.
- Impact: The rapid rail corridor — part of the broader regional transit network — will serve key residential, commercial, and industrial clusters across the National Capital Region (NCR), fostering economic activity and offering faster, modern commuting options.
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