PM Modi Inaugurates India's First Domestic Chip Facility In Gujarat's Sanand

Last Updated:February 28, 2026, 22:28 IST

The facility will assemble and package chips used in SSDs and RAM modules, linking India directly to global electronics supply chains.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated Micron Technology’s Assembly, Testing, Marking and Packaging (ATMP) facility in Sanand, Gujarat, marking the launch of India’s first domestically produced semiconductor chips. The project positions Gujarat as an emerging centre in the global semiconductor supply chain.

Addressing the gathering, PM Modi said the facility sends a strong message globally about India’s technological capability. He said the project shows that “India is capable, India is competitive, India is committed," and reflects the country’s growing role in the global electronics ecosystem.

The Prime Minister described the Sanand project as more than just an industrial investment. According to him, it demonstrates how policy support, manufacturing readiness and global confidence are coming together to strengthen India’s semiconductor mission.

PM Modi also highlighted the importance of India’s partnership with the United States in advanced technologies. “Today’s program at this facility is evidence of strong collaboration and partnership between India and America," he said, noting that cooperation in areas such as artificial intelligence and semiconductor manufacturing will shape the future global technology order.

Reflecting on India’s technological journey, PM Modi said that discussions around chips and data were limited in the country a decade ago, when the focus was largely on IT services.

“Today India, known for software, is successfully making its mark in hardware as well," he said, pointing to a shift towards manufacturing and innovation.

He compared the importance of semiconductors in the modern era to the role of machines during the Industrial Revolution. “If oil was the regulator of the last century, the microchip will be the regulator of this century," he said, emphasising the strategic importance of semiconductor production.

PM Modi also spoke about the transformation of Sanand, which evolved from hosting a single automobile plant to becoming one of India’s major auto hubs.

He suggested that Micron’s investment could similarly create a strong semiconductor ecosystem by attracting suppliers, technology partners and new businesses.

Recalling the region’s industrial journey, the Prime Minister mentioned late industrialist Ratan Tata and said he once sent a message saying, “see what a Gujarati can do with an investment of one rupee," highlighting Gujarat’s spirit of entrepreneurship.

The Micron ATMP facility has been built with an investment of Rs 22,516 crore. It will assemble and package chips used in SSDs and RAM modules, linking India directly to global electronics supply chains. The project is expected to generate around 5,000 jobs.

PM Modi said the semiconductor sector will create new opportunities for young people and strengthen India’s technological independence.

“This opportunity is opening new gates for India’s youth," he said, adding that as more semiconductor projects begin production, their broader economic impact will become visible.

US Ambassador Sergio Gore also attended the event, marking his first visit to Gujarat after assuming office. His presence highlighted the growing cooperation between India and the United States in critical technology sectors.

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