Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday claimed that the state is soon set to become the next global electronic hub.
Sarma performed the ‘Bhumi Pujan’ ceremony for the Rs 27,000 crore semiconductor assembly and test facility at Jagiroad.
Sharing glimpses of the Bhumi Pujan ceremony on X, Himanta Biswa Sarma wrote, “Proud! Assam set to become the next global electronic hub.”
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“With the blessings of Maa Kamakhya, Srimanta Sankardev and our people, I performed the Bhumi Pujan of the Tata Semiconductor facility in Jagiroad along with Chairman of Tata Sons, Shri N Chandrasekaran,” he added.
The semi-conductor facility aims to generate over 27,000 direct and indirect jobs in the state.
“This Rs. 27,000 cr plant has an employment potential of over 27,000 jobs and will attract world-class industrial ecosystem that will spur India’s quest to become a global leader in new age tech,” Sarma wrote on X.
“This would not have been possible without the vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodiji, the determination of Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, Shri @RNTata2000ji, unstinted support of team @GoI_MeitYled by Hon’ble Minister Shri @AshwiniVaishnawJi and the hard work of Team @TataCompanies,” he added
“Compliments also to our people for their spirited faith in our Government that keeps driving us to chase dreams, set new benchmark and constantly strive for the better,” he added.
The construction of the semiconductor facility is going on with focus on three key platform technologies.
These technologies are Wire Bond, Flip Chip, and a differentiated offering called Integrated Systems Packaging (ISP).
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Tata Sons also has plans of altogether expanding the roadmap to advanced packaging technologies in the future.
These technologies are extremely critical for key applications in India like automotive (especially electric vehicles), communications, network infrastructure and others.
The construction of the semiconductor facility is to start in this year.
The first phase of the semiconductor facility shall become operational in the middle of next year.
This semiconductor facility aims to serve the growing global demands across key market segments like AI, industrial, and consumer electronics.
It also aims to bring to India a portfolio of cutting-edge semiconductor technologies, advanced skill set and talent, and a network of semiconductor manufacturing suppliers and ecosystem partners.
This Assembly & Test facility will altogether directly ship semiconductor chips to end-users and OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) in India and the world.