India Advances in Tech by Inaugurating Three Semiconductor Facilities; UGC Urges Universities to Engage Students

University Grants Commission Calls for Participation of Higher Education Institutions

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a big leap in India’s tech journey by inaugurating the construction of three important semiconductor facilities. These facilities will help India become a big player in the world of technology since semiconductors are used in making components of digital devices.

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has asked all colleges and universities to stream the Prime Minister’s speech live on YouTube and to make sure that everyone has watched the speech. UGC also nudged the instutiuions to spread the word about the streaming that took place, through posters and other digital platform to increase awareness. 

This ‘India Semiconductor Mission’ aims to create a full ecosystem for manufacturing computer chips in India itself, making it a huge deal for everyone involved as it will bring in a new wave of technology transformation. India is already known for its IT skills and through this initiative is slowly progressing towards becoming the leader in the IT field. 

Addition of three new facilities have been proposed, which are: the first-ever chip-making factory (Fab Facility) in Dholera, Gujarat, two OSAT facilities, one in Sanand, Gujarat, and another one in Morigaon, Assam will be for making and testing computer chips.

UGC urged that this live stream will be a great motivator for students and hence was the reason behind UGC’s urge to universities to join in. They will further be organising meetings or seminars where students can learn about India's tech goal, the Semiconductor Mission, and how new ideas and discoveries will help India become stronger by 2047.

Editor's note:

India's move into semiconductor manufacturing isn't just about building factories—it's intricate technology, and it requires young individuals to get involved in the process. The University Grants Commission (UGC) proposal to universities to hold events for students to familarise them with India's tech goals and how they can contribute. Skobuzz encourages this teamwork between students and the government as it will be the key to making India a top tech player by 2047.