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PM Modi Unveils Foundation Stone for Uttar Pradesh Semiconductor Plant
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🗓 03 Aug 2026, 05:36 AM
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for a new semiconductor manufacturing unit in Uttar Pradesh, marking a step towards boosting India's chip production capabilities.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted the foundation stone ceremony for a new semiconductor manufacturing unit in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday. The event, held at a site that will host the plant, underscores the government's push to strengthen domestic chip manufacturing. The facility is expected to produce advanced semiconductor components, helping reduce India's reliance on imports and support the growing electronics industry. Officials said the project will create jobs and attract investment in the region.