PM Modi: First ‘Made in India’ Chip to Emerge from Northeast Semiconductor Plant

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Friday that India’s first-ever ‘Made in India’ semiconductor chip will soon be produced at a new plant located in the Northeast region, marking a significant milestone for the country’s semiconductor industry.

Speaking at the Rising Northeast Investors Summit 2025, PM Modi highlighted the Northeast’s growing importance as a hub for energy and semiconductor sectors. “The Northeast is playing a critical role in strengthening India’s semiconductor ecosystem. The country will soon witness the first chip made in India from the semiconductor plant in this region,” he said.

The semiconductor plant’s construction began in August last year, led by the Tata Group with an investment of Rs 27,000 crore in Assam. This project has opened doors to new opportunities for advanced technology sectors in the area.

PM Modi emphasized the government’s focus on expanding investments in renewable energy projects, such as hydro and solar power, across the Northeast. Projects worth crores are already underway, he noted, offering investors a prime opportunity not only in infrastructure but also in manufacturing.

“The more we invest in future technologies, the less dependent we will be on other countries,” Modi stated, underlining the strategic importance of the region’s development.

Once referred to as a frontier region, the Northeast is now emerging as a growth leader, thanks to significant improvements in infrastructure. Modi pointed out that robust roads, power supply, and logistics networks are vital to industry and trade growth, which is why the government has launched an infrastructure revolution in the area.

Over the past decade, 11,000 km of new highways and several new rail lines have been constructed in the Northeast, boosting connectivity and economic prospects.

Looking ahead, Modi projected a dramatic increase in trade between India and ASEAN countries, which currently stands at nearly $1.25 billion but is expected to surpass $200 billion in the near future. The Northeast will serve as a vital gateway facilitating this growth.

On the sidelines of the summit, major industrialists reaffirmed their commitment to the region. Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, announced plans to invest an additional Rs 50,000 crore in the Northeast over the next decade, adding to a previous Rs 50,000 crore commitment in Assam.

Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and MD of Reliance Industries, revealed that his group has invested around Rs 30,000 crore in the region over the last 40 years and aims to more than double this to Rs 75,000 crore within the next five years. Reliance Retail will also increase procurement of local agricultural produce to support Northeast farmers.

The Northeast’s transformation into a vibrant industrial and trade hub underscores India’s broader ambition to build self-reliance in critical technologies and boost regional development.