The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today inaugurated the Kaynes Technology semiconductor plant in Sanand, Gujarat, marking the commencement of production at the facility. Noting that he was present in Sanand on February 28 for the start of production at the Micron plant and has returned exactly a month later for the Kaynes milestone, the Prime Minister underscored the momentum of India’s semiconductor journey. “This is not merely a coincidence , it is proof of the speed at which India’s semiconductor ecosystem is developing,” remarked PM Modi.
Congratulating the leadership of Kaynes Technology, the Gujarat government, and all the workers at the plant, the Prime Minister expressed pride that an Indian company has entered the semiconductor chip manufacturing space. Highlighting that Kaynes has now become part of the global semiconductor supply chain, PM Modi said, “This is a wonderful beginning. In the coming days, many Indian companies, through global collaboration, will give the world a resilient semiconductor supply chain.”
The Prime Minister remakred that today’s milestone truly embodies the mantra of ‘Make in India, Make for the World.’ With the facility supplying Intelligent Power Modules to a California-based company and a large share of its output already booked for export, he noted that a new bridge has effectively been built between Sanand and Silicon Valley. “The modules made in Sanand will reach American companies and from there will power the entire world,” asserted PM Modi.
Underlining the strategic significance of the Intelligent Power Modules being manufactured at the facility, the Prime Minister noted that they will strengthen the electric vehicle ecosystem and heavy industry both in India and globally. He described such global partnerships as the foundation for a better future for the world. “This is not just about one product , it is about India becoming a reliable semiconductor supplier in the global market,” asserted PM Modi.
Reflecting on the challenges that the current decade has brought , from the pandemic to geopolitical conflicts , the Prime Minister observed that global supply chains, particularly in chips, rare earth minerals, and energy, have been the biggest casualties. Emphasising that disruptions in these supply chains impede the progress of all humanity, PM Modi remarked, “A democratic country like India moving forward in this direction is crucial for the development of the entire world.”
The Prime Minister recalled that the resolve to make India a global semiconductor hub was taken during the COVID pandemic itself, leading to the launch of the India-Semiconductor Mission in 2021. Explaining that self-reliance in semiconductors cascades into self-reliance across AI, electric vehicles, clean energy, defence, and electronics, PM Modi affirmed, “This mission is not just an industrial policy , it is a declaration of India’s self-confidence”.
Detailing the progress of the mission, the Prime Minister noted that work is underway on 10 projects worth over ₹1,60,000 crore across six states, with the Kaynes and Micron projects being integral components. He also highlighted the development of the indigenous Dhruv 64 microprocessor, which provides a secure processor platform for 5G infrastructure, automotive electronics, and industrial automation. “India is building the capacity to design and manufacture at every level of the semiconductor value chain,” remarked PM Modi.
