'Moment Of Pride': PM Modi Inaugurates Rs 3300 Crore Semicon Plant At Gujarat's Sanand

New Delhi/Gandhinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the Kaynes Semicon Plant at Sanand GIDC near Ahmedabad in Gujarat, giving a major boost to India’s electronics manufacturing sector.

This facility marks the second semiconductor unit in the country, after Micron Technology also in Sanand, to commence commercial production under the India Semiconductor Mission.

Addressing the event, PM Modi termed it a "moment of pride", stating that an Indian company has joined the global semiconductor supply chain. He further said India is strengthening its role as a reliable semiconductor supplier in the global market.

Highlighting India's policy of self-reliance, PM Modi said, "India launched Semiconductor Mission in 2021 which is not just industrial policy but declaration of India's confidence. In last budget, we launched Semiconductor Mission 2 to make India self-reliant in every sector of its production."

"During supply chain disruption in COVID-19 pandemic, we decided India would become hub of semiconductor manufacturing. India's decision to join Pax Silica initiative aims to strengthen the supply of critical minerals," the PM added.

As per the Prime Minister's Office, the plant will manufacture advanced Intelligent Power Modules (IPMs), crucial for automotive and industrial applications. Once fully operational, it is expected to produce over 6.3 million units per day, significantly strengthening India’s semiconductor packaging capacity and advancing self-reliance in high-tech manufacturing.

"The inauguration of the Kaynes Semicon Plant is a major step under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM). It will be the second semiconductor facility, after Micron Technology, among the approved projects under the programme to commence commercial production," added PMO.

Earlier in the day, the Prime Minister unveiled the Samrat Samprati Museum at Koba Tirth in Gandhinagar, marking Bhagwan Mahavir Janma Kalyanak Diwas. Named after Samrat Samprati, the grandson of Ashoka and a revered figure in Jain tradition, the museum showcases the rich historical, cultural, and spiritual legacy of Jainism.

Located within the Mahavir Jain Aradhana Kendra campus, the museum houses over 2,000 rare artefacts, including ancient manuscripts, idols, miniature paintings, and traditional relics. Spread across seven galleries, it combines traditional exhibits with modern digital installations to offer visitors a comprehensive understanding of the evolution and impact of Jainism.

Following the inauguration, PM Modi addressed a huge gathering and expressed how this museum holds immense significance not only for India but for all of humanity. "Samrat Samprati Museum is the heritage of crores of Indians, and India's glorious history... Samrat Samprati spread non-violence and truth, while many kings used weapons and force to rule... This museum has been designed in a way that it showcases the identity of magnificent India..."

He further said, "Given the current global landscape—the way the world is being scorched by the fires of instability and unrest—the heritage preserved within this museum, and the message it conveys, holds immense significance not only for India but for all of humanity... May those who visit this place carry the teachings of India's Jain tradition to every corner of the world..."

Later today, the Prime Minister is set to inaugurate key projects spanning culture, technology, and infrastructure, along with laying the foundation for development works worth nearly Rs 20,000 crore.

Mega Development Push In Vav-Tharad

As per the schedule, the Prime Minister will later visit Vav-Tharad, where he will inaugurate, dedicate, and lay the foundation stone for multiple projects across sectors such as power, railways, roads, health, and urban, tribal and rural development.

Key highlights include the inauguration of the Ahmedabad-Dholera Expressway, built at a cost of over Rs 5,100 crore, aimed at boosting connectivity and industrial growth in the Dholera Special Investment Region. Several highway and flyover projects will also be launched to ease traffic congestion and improve logistics.

In the rail sector, projects such as the Kanalus–Jamnagar doubling and Gandhidham–Adipur quadrupling will enhance capacity and efficiency, while new train services will improve regional connectivity.

The Prime Minister will also inaugurate renewable energy transmission systems, urban infrastructure projects worth ₹5,300 crore, and key healthcare facilities, including large Rain Basera shelters in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar. Tourism initiatives like light and sound shows at Rani ki Vav and Vadnagar, along with water supply and riverfront development projects, are also part of the agenda.