On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the significant role of young workers, especially women from remote and tribal regions, in India’s growing semiconductor industry. This came a day after he inaugurated the CG Semi Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test facility at Sanand in Gujarat. During his visit, Modi interacted with employees, describing it as one of the most special moments. He noted that a large section of the workforce comprises women from remote parts of the country, many of whom are from tribal communities and have undergone specialized training to work in semiconductor manufacturing.
Modi expressed his pride in the young workforce, stating that despite hailing from remote areas, they have learned about semiconductors and are now contributing to India’s semiconductor journey. He shared an interaction with a young woman who said that her employment at the plant had changed perceptions in her village, where families typically do not allow daughters to leave home for higher studies. The Prime Minister also spoke with other employees, including Kaushal Kumar from Jammu and Kashmir and an employee from Giridih district in Jharkhand, who shared their experiences and the opportunities they have received.
The CG Semi OSAT facility, which has begun commercial production, is India’s third semiconductor manufacturing facility to commence production under the ‘India Semiconductor Mission’. The project, built with an investment of about Rs 7,500 crore, is expected to package and test semiconductor chips for various sectors, including automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics, thereby strengthening India’s domestic semiconductor ecosystem. Modi’s interaction with the young workforce left a strong impression on him, and he praised their confidence and skills.
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đź“° Source: Mangalorean News