Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the Kaynes Semicon Plant at Sanand, Gujarat
02 April 2026: Prime Minister, Narendra Modi recently inaugurated the Kaynes Technology semiconductor plant in Sanand, Gujarat, marking the commencement of production at the facility. Noting that he was present in Sanand on February 28 for the start of production at Micron plant and has returned exactly a month later for the Kaynes milestone, Prime Minister underscored the momentum of India’s semiconductor journey. “This is not merely a coincidence, it is proof of the speed at which India’s semiconductor ecosystem is developing,” remarked Narendra Modi.
Prime Minister expressed pride that an Indian company has entered the semiconductor chip manufacturing space. Highlighting that Kaynes has now become part of the global semiconductor supply chain, Narendra Modi said, “This is a wonderful beginning. In the coming days, many Indian companies, through global collaboration, will give the world a resilient semiconductor supply chain.”
The Prime Minister remakred that today’s milestone truly embodies the mantra of ‘Make in India, Make for the World.’ With the facility supplying Intelligent Power Modules to a California-based company and a large share of its output already booked for export, he noted that a new bridge has effectively been built between Sanand and Silicon Valley.
Reflecting on the challenges that the current decade has brought , from the pandemic to geopolitical conflicts , the Prime Minister observed that global supply chains, particularly in chips, rare earth minerals, and energy, have been the biggest casualties. Emphasising that disruptions in these supply chains impede the progress of all humanity, Narendra Modi remarked, “A democratic country like India moving forward in this direction is crucial for the development of the entire world.”
Prime Minister recalled that the resolve to make India a global semiconductor hub was taken during the COVID pandemic itself, leading to the launch of the India-Semiconductor Mission in 2021. Explaining that self-reliance in semiconductors cascades into self-reliance across AI, electric vehicles, clean energy, defence, and electronics, PM Modi affirmed, “This mission is not just an industrial policy , it is a declaration of India’s self-confidence”.
Detailing the progress of the mission, the Prime Minister noted that work is underway on 10 projects worth over Rs.1,60,000 crore across six states, with the Kaynes and Micron projects being integral components. He also highlighted the development of the indigenous Dhruv 64 microprocessor, which provides a secure processor platform for 5G infrastructure, automotive electronics and industrial automation.
Announcing the next phase of India’s semiconductor ambition, the Prime Minister spoke about the India-Semiconductor Mission 2.0, unveiled in this year’s Union Budget. With a focus on domestic production of semiconductor equipment and materials, the new phase aims to build a full-stack Indian semiconductor ecosystem. “Our effort now is to create an ecosystem so that we can forge big partnerships in both domestic and global supply chains,” remarked PM Modi.
Prime Minister highlighted India’s efforts to build a future-ready workforce, noting that the target of training over 85,000 design professionals will be achieved very soon. He also spoke about the Chips to Startup programme, under which nearly 400 universities and startups have been given access to modern design tools, resulting in the design and manufacture of over 55 chips. “Technology development and a skilled workforce must go hand in hand , India is ensuring both,” asserted Narendra Modi.
