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PM to Inaugurate SEMICON India 2025
- 25 Aug 2025
- 2 min read
Why in News?
PM Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the 4th edition of SEMICON India 2025 on 2nd September 2025 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi.
- The event will be India’s largest semiconductor and electronics exhibition, bringing together global leaders, industry experts, policymakers, and students to showcase advancements in the semiconductor ecosystem and reinforce India’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Key Points
- SEMICON India: SEMICON India is one of eight annual SEMICON expositions globally hosted by SEMI, connecting executives, experts, and innovators in the semiconductor and electronics ecosystem.
- SEMI: SEMI is a global industry association with over 3,000 member companies and 1.5 million professionals worldwide, working to accelerate collaboration in semiconductor and electronics manufacturing.
- Theme: Building the Next Semiconductor Powerhouse.
- Participation: 33 countries, 50+ global CXOs, 350 exhibitors, 50+ visionary speakers, 6 international country roundtables, and 9 state pavilions.
- Focus Areas: Fabs, advanced packaging, smart manufacturing, AI, supply chain management, sustainability, workforce development, design innovations, and start-ups.
- India Semiconductor Mission (ISM): ISM, under MeitY, is the nodal agency for the Semicon India Programme, facilitating sustainable and globally competitive semiconductor manufacturing in India.
- ISM evaluates proposals, coordinates with governments, manages fiscal incentives, and ensures India becomes a trusted global hub for semiconductor and electronics manufacturing.
