India Emerging As Trusted Global Electronics Manufacturing Partner: Centre

External Affairs minister S Jaishankar on Monday said that India is a trusted global electronics manufacturing partner.

Addressing the last day of the three-day SemiconIndia 2023, the minister emphasized India’s role in critical and emerging technologies and importance of Nation’s growth in the electronics sector, particularly semiconductors.

He stressed on India’s growing presence as a trusted global electronics manufacturing partner. In this regard, the international collaborations with the US, Japan and Australia and upcoming opportunities with other like-minded countries hold significant importance.

The final day of the SemiconIndia 2023 Conference attracted diverse participation ranging from industry, start-ups, academia and government. The insightful sessions and engaging talks showcased the importance of critical aspects pertaining to semiconductor manufacturing and steps being taken to ensure the development of a robust, resilient and sustainable semiconductor ecosystem.

A dedicated panel discussion led by Anshuman Tripathi, Member, NSCS was held on “International Collaboration for Trusted and Resilient Semiconductor Supply Chain”.  The  panellists, Mike Hankey, Consul General, US Embassy; Kyoko Hokugo, Minister, Economy and development, Japan; Georgina Rose Mckay, First Secretary, Australian High Commission and Prof Arijit Raychowdhury, Georgia Tech University explored the potential of global partnerships in enhancing the semiconductor industry, with a particular focus on India’s role in becoming a major player in semiconductor manufacturing, research, talent exchange, clean energy transitions and critical minerals exploration.

The panel discussion on opportunities and challenges in emerging technologies featured notable experts, including Santhosh Kumar, Texas Instruments; Jaya Jagadish, AMD; Hitesh Garg, NXP Semiconductors, and Prof Udayan Ganguly, IIT Bombay. The discussion revolved around key innovations in semiconductors, future of automotive semiconductors, role of academia in advancing semiconductor technology and sustainability in the semiconductor ecosystem.

The second edition of SemiconIndia has placed India at the centre of the conversation on future of technology in general and future of semiconductors in particular, by engaging global companies at the highest level of leadership and the academia. It marks the formal launch pad of India’s semiconductor journey which envisions making India a global hub for electronics and semiconductors.