On this occasion of India’s 79th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the flag at the Red Fort for the 12th consecutive time. During his address, PM Modi highlighted the work India is putting in to become self-reliant in the field of semiconductors.
PM Modi said, “Today we are pursuing the goal of semiconductors in mission mode. We have laid the foundation of six semiconductor units.”
#WATCH | PM Narendra Modi says, "When we speak of different aspects of technology, I draw your attention to semiconductors, as an example. I am not at the Red Fort to criticise any government; I do not want to do it. But the youth of the country should know about it. File work on… pic.twitter.com/Kvzf1Ml6NB
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PM Modi added, “In our country, 50 years ago, files for semiconductors were started. Ideas started. But the youngsters will be surprised to know that 50-60 years ago those files got stuck.”
The PM said, “The idea of semiconductors was aborted. After us, many countries are establishing their power in the world by mastering semiconductors. Today we are moving forward with the goal of semiconductors in mission mode. We have laid the foundation of six semiconductor units. By the end of this year, Made in India, that is, chips made in India, made by the people of India, will come in the market.”
