“It is because of the leadership of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma that a semiconductor packaging plant will be established in partnership with the Assam government and Tata Group,” said Chandrasekhar.
“We will soon obtain all approvals and submit it to the cabinet for final approval. Young Indians aspiring to enter the world of semiconductors won’t have to leave their state or travel to other cities anymore,” said.
The minister said how India’s economy has undergone significant progress over the past decade, from being ‘Fragile 5’ to now ranked as the world’s ‘Top 5’ economy.
“Through Future Skills, we want to convey to young Indians that in the coming years, due to the policies of PM Modi, numerous opportunities will open up for them. Students need to empower and equip themselves with skills in areas such as AI, cybersecurity and semiconductors,” he emphasised.
PM Modi has created a three-pronged strategy to shape the future of tech — ‘futureDESIGN’ for design innovation, ‘futureLABS’ for innovation around systems, and ‘futureSKILLS’ for preparing young Indians with capabilities in emerging sectors.Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma recently said Tata Electronics Pvt. Limited is in the process of setting up a plant involving a financial outlay of Rs. 40,000 crore for assembling and packaging of semiconductors at Jagiroad in Assam.
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