PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Micron Technology’s Semiconductor Assembly, Test and Packaging (ATMP) facility in Sanand,Gujarat

The Prime Minister noted that after the world’s largest and most successful AI Summit, today we are witnessing another historic milestone. “While the AI Summit introduced the world to India’s AI prowess, today is a testament to India’s commitment to technology leadership”, Shri Modi  remarked.

The Prime Minister noted that while India was once primarily known for software and IT services, it is now rapidly strengthening its identity in the hardware sector. “Today, in Sanand, we see the dawn of a new future. The commencement of commercial production at Micron’s ATMP Facility is set to bolster India’s role in the global technology value chain”, Shri  Modi emphasised.      The Prime Minister highlighted the “New India” mindset, where the transition from policy to production is happening at unprecedented speed. The Prime Minister emphasised the project’s rapid progression, noting that the Memorandum of Understanding was signed in June 2023, followed by the groundbreaking in Sanand in September 2023. “By February 2024, machine installation in the pilot facility had begun, leading to the commencement of commercial production in February 2026”, Shri Modi added. 

Shri Modi stated that India has significantly streamlined complex regulatory processes, successfully clearing Advanced Pricing Agreements (APAs) in just a few months. He noted that this same procedure typically takes between three and five years to complete, even in developed nations…He mentioned that  two of the world’s largest democracies, India and the USA are working continuously to secure the global supply chain, citing the Pax Silica agreement signed during the AI Summit as a key effort to make the supply chain for critical minerals more reliable.

Noting this century as the century of the AI Revolution, the Prime Minister called semiconductors a bridge to this change…Shri Modi highlighted, “ A massive portion of India’s population is becoming first-time gadget users. Whether it is electronics, automobiles, or other technologies, demand is constantly rising. “Make in India” is now in full swing.” Stating the manifold growth in the production and exports of the electronics sector in the last 11 years, Shri Modi pointed out that, “ For investors, both the domestic market and global opportunities stand ready.”

Drawing parallels to Sanand’s transformation into an automobile hub, the Prime Minister expressed confidence that the Micron facility would anchor a new semiconductor ecosystem. The plant will produce D-RAM and NAND solutions to power global data centers, AI applications, and mobile devices. He also lauded the facility for housing one of the world’s largest ATMP cleanrooms and its focus on environmental sustainability through minimized water consumption.      Praising the policies of the Gujarat government, Shri Modi noted that the policies created for the semiconductor sector are now yielding results on the ground. The Prime Minister highlighted that Gujarat is advancing rapidly in technology. “Simplifying processes like approvals, land allotment, and utilities has strengthened investor confidence. Dholera and Sanand are developing as the semiconductor clusters of Western India”,  noted Shri Modi. The Prime Minister further stated that   industries related to the inputs required for the semiconductor sector,such as chemicals and petrochemicals,along with skill centers and training initiatives, are being developed simultaneously.

The Prime Minister concluded with a powerful message to global investors, asserting, “India is ready. India is reliable. India delivers.” He assured global partners and investors of unwavering support from both the Central and State governments, marking this decade as a historic turning point for India’s technological trajectory. His address resonated globally with a clear, firm commitment: “India is Capable. India is Competitive. India is Committed.”