Every device in the world will have an Indian-made chip: PM Modi

Every Device In The World Will Have An Indian-Made Chip: PM Modi

by Utkalika Mohanty

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Our dream is that every device in the world will have an Indian-made chip and 100 per cent of electronic manufacturing should happen in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday.

Greater Noida, Sep 11: Our dream is that every device in the world will have an Indian-made chip and 100 per cent of electronic manufacturing should happen in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday.

Inaugurating the ‘Semicon India 2024’ at the India Expo Mart in Greater Noida, PM Modi said the meaning of chips in India is not just limited to technology but is a medium to fulfil the aspirations of crores of citizens.

Underlining that India is a huge consumer of such chips, he emphasised that the world’s finest digital public infrastructure (DPI) was built upon it.

"This small chip is doing big things to ensure last-mile delivery in India. Be it India's UPI, Rupay Card, Digi Locker or Digi Yatra, multiple digital platforms have become a part of the everyday life of the people of India," the Prime Minister noted.

Stressing that the country is set to play a big role in driving the global semiconductor industry, he highlighted that the government is offering 50 per cent financial support for setting up semiconductor manufacturing facilities, with state governments also playing a key role in this effort.

Because of these policies, he said, India has attracted investments worth more than Rs 1.5 lakh crore in a very short time and many more projects are in the pipeline.

PM Modi also revealed plans to establish a semiconductor research centre at the Indian Institute of Space Sciences, in collaboration with IITs, to produce not only high-tech chips for today but also next-generation chips.

The Prime Minister also urged those who question India’s focus on semiconductors to study the success of the Digital India Mission.

For the success of Digital India, the Prime Minister said that necessary reforms and infrastructure were initiated to make mobile handsets and data affordable in India.

With India’s electronics sector now valued at over $150 billion, the Prime Minister outlined a larger goal to grow the country’s electronics sector to $500 billion and create 6 million jobs by the end of this decade.

"Our goal is that 100 per cent of electronic manufacturing should happen in India. India will make semiconductor chips and the finished product too," said the Prime Minister.

Whether it is mobile manufacturing, electronics, or semiconductors, "our focus is clear — we want to build a world that doesn’t stop or pause in times of crisis but keeps moving forward," PM Modi emphasised.

--IANS

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Kejriwal Resigns As Delhi CM, Atishi Singh Stakes Claim To Form Government

by Hemanta Pande

Kejriwal Resigns As Delhi CM, Atishi Stakes Claim To Form Government

New Delhi, Sep 17: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal resigned as Delhi Chief Minister on Tuesday and the party’s newly-elected legislative party leader Atishi has staked claim to form the new government.

Kejriwal tendered his resignation letter to Delhi LG Vinai Kumar Saxena.

Talking to reporters, AAP leader and Delhi minister Gopal Rai said that Kejriwal had stated after getting bail in the Delhi excise case that he will take the post of Chief Minister only after he gets a renewed mandate from the people of Delhi in the assembly poll.

“Accordingly he gave his resignation. AAP MLAs met in the morning and elected Atishi as their leader. We have conveyed this to the LG. Atishi has staked claim to form the government. We have requested that the date of swearing is decided at the earliest so that works related to the two crore residents of Delhi are taken forward,” he said.

Rai said the new government will work to protect the initiatives taken by Kejriwal for the people of Delhi.

Kejriwal was released from Tihar Jail in the national capital on September 13 after the apex court granted him bail the Delhi excise policy case.

The apex court also imposed certain conditions for Kejriwal's release, including that he must refrain from making public comments about the case and must attend all hearings before the trial court unless exempt.

The current term of the Delhi Assembly will end on February 11, 2025. The last assembly election in Delhi was held on February 8, 2020. AAP leaders have said that the assembly polls in Delhi should be held with those in Maharashtra and Jharkhand later this year. (ANI)

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Modi 3.0: In Just 100 Days, Govt Approves 3 Crore PMAY Houses, Starts 15 New Vande Bharat Trains

by Pabitra Mohan Senapaty

New Delhi, Sep 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government in the Centre has approved the construction of three crore houses for the poor under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) within the first 100 days of its third term, while 15 new Vande Bharat trains have started operations during the period, BJP chief J.P. Nadda said on Tuesday.

Highlighting the achievements of the Narendra Modi government, which completed 100 days of its third term on Tuesday, he said that the government has done many important public welfare works in just 100 days for the rapid progress of the country.

Nadda, who is also the Union Health Minister, made the remarks after launching a blood donation camp under 'Seva Pakhwada' at the BJP headquarters here to mark Prime Minister Modi's 74th birthday.

An exhibition on Prime Minister Modi's life was also inaugurated at the party headquarters to mark the special day.

The BJP President said that the government has released the 17th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi and under the scheme, an amount of more than Rs 2 lakh crore has been deposited to the bank accounts of farmers so far.

The Narendra Modi government has also approved the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) during the period.

"Keeping in mind the interests of the farmers, the government has increased the minimum support price. Approval has been given to build eight National High-Speed Road Corridors and eight new broad gauge railway lines," Nadda said.

He further said that the government, during the period, has approved 12 new smart cities and has allocated Rs 3 lakh crore to further improve the infrastructure.

Under the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Jan Arogya Yojana, a scheme linked to all sections of society, now free treatment facility of up to Rs 5 lakh per year will be provided to people above 70 years of age in the country, irrespective of income and social class of the person, he said.

"The fourth phase of Pradhan Mantri Gramin Sadak Yojana has been approved. Under this, about 62,500 km of all-weather rural roads will be constructed to connect 25 thousand villages with roads. Many such works have been done during the third term of the Prime Minister, of which I have mentioned some major works. All these works have been done in just 100 days," the BJP chief said.

--IANS

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Italian PM Meloni, Top Diplomats And Politicians Greet PM Modi On His 74th Birthday

by Pabitra Mohan Senapaty

New Delhi, Sep 17: Several world leaders, diplomats and people from all walks of life, greeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 74th birthday on Tuesday.

"Happy birthday to the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi. I am sure that we will continue to strengthen our friendship and collaboration between Italy and India, to face together the global challenges that await us," Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of Italy, posted on X.

In his birthday greetings, Australia's High Commissioner to India, Philip Green highlighted strong bilateral relations and India-Australia 'dosti' (friendship).

"Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji, many happy wishes to you on your birthday! We wish you good health. I am confident that under your leadership the Australia-India partnership will reach new heights. Happy Birthday PM Modi, Australia-India Dosti," he posted on social media.

Russia's Ambassador to India, Denis Alipov called PM Modi a "true friend of Russia" in his birthday wishes.

"On the auspicious occasion of his 74th birthday, our heartfelt greetings and best wishes for good health, long life and success of the honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a true friend of Russia and a staunch supporter of our countries' privileged strategic partnership!" wrote Alipov.

Earlier in the day, several top politicians of the country also extended their wishes to PM Modi on his birthday.

"I extend my heartfelt wishes to the Hon'ble Prime Minister on his birthday. May he be blessed with good health, strength, and wisdom to continue leading our nation towards progress and prosperity," said Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, N Chandrababu Naidu too sent his wishes to PM Modi.

"I pray for his good health and long life in service to the nation. May our nation continue to prosper under his visionary leadership," said CM Naidu, whose TDP is a key partner in the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre.

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan also conveyed heartfelt birthday wishes to PM Modi, calling him an "inspirational world leader, selfless Karmayogi, and architect of modern India".

The Jana Sena leader prayed for the Prime Minister's good health, long life, and continued strength.

“You are the embodiment of the hopes, aspirations, and patriotism of millions across this great nation. Under your visionary leadership, India has emerged as a global centre of peace, prosperity, and power. I am confident that through your leadership in building a compassionate and peaceful world, you will continue to lead the way for India to reclaim its position as a world leader (Vishwa Guru).

“The hopes and best wishes of millions of Indians around the globe are always with you. Once again, wishing you a very happy birthday, my dearest Prime Minister Sir,” wrote Pawan Kalyan.

--IANS

Every device in the world will have an Indian-made chip: PM Modi

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