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Prime Minister Inaugurates Micron Semiconductor Facility in Gujarat
- 05 Mar 2026
- 2 min read
Why in News?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the state-of-the-art Micron Technology semiconductor Assembly, Test, Marking and Packaging (ATMP) facility in Sanand, Gujarat, marking a major milestone in India’s semiconductor manufacturing journey and efforts to integrate into the global technology supply chain.
Key Points:
- Inauguration: The Prime Minister inaugurated the Micron ATMP facility at Sanand, which commenced commercial production of memory chips and advanced semiconductor components.
- Strategic Investment: The project represents an investment of approximately ₹22,516 crore, one of the largest by a global semiconductor major in India.
- The facility manufactures critical memory components including DRAM, NAND, and SSD products that power AI systems, data centres, smartphones, and digital infrastructure.
- India’s Technology Push: The Prime Minister emphasized that the 21st century will be driven by microchips, reinforcing India’s transition from a primarily software-led economy to one increasingly strong in hardware manufacturing.
- Impact: The Sanand site features one of the world’s largest single-story cleanrooms dedicated to chip packaging and testing.
- Significance: The facility aligns with India’s Semicon India Mission, which aims to build a comprehensive semiconductor ecosystem, attract investment, and promote Make in India initiatives in critical technology sectors.
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