PM Modi hails semiconductor mission at Semicon India 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the Semicon India 2025 conference in New Delhi, where Union IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw presented the first made-in-India Vikram 32-bit processor to him. Addressing industry leaders and global participants, PM Modi underlined India’s growing role in the semiconductor ecosystem, highlighting reforms, investments, and the country’s commitment to becoming a full-stack semiconductor nation.PM Modi said India may have started late in the chip race, but the nation is now “unstoppable” in its mission to become a semiconductor hub. He also drew a parallel between oil and semiconductors, describing chips as the “digital diamonds” of the 21st century.
Top quotes from PM Modi’s speech at Semicon India 2025:
- “The day is not far when the world will say:
Designed in India ,made in India , and trusted by the world.” - “We will soon launch the next generation of reforms.”
- “India is working on a critical minerals mission and is committed to meeting the growing demand for rare minerals.”
- “The day is not far when the smallest chip made in India will drive the biggest change in the world.”
- “An investment of $18 billion is being made in 10 semiconductor projects approved since 2021.”
- “It is said in the semiconductor world that oil was black gold, but chips are
digital diamonds . The last century was shaped by oil, but the power of the 21st century is limited to a small chip.” - “The world trusts India. The world believes in India. The world is ready to build the semiconductor future with India.”
- “Just a few days ago, the GDP numbers for the first quarter came out. India has performed better than every expectation, achieving 7.8 per cent growth, even amid global uncertainties.”
- “India is now moving beyond the backend to become a full-stack semiconductor nation. Our journey started late, but nothing can stop us now.”
- “We are ready to welcome all the investors…The day is not far when the world will say, Designed in India, Made in India, Trusted by the World.”