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New Micron chip plant worth ₹22,500 cr in Gujarat

A major semiconductor facility set up by Micron Technology in Sanand, Gujarat, was started on Friday. This was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, thus marking a significant step in India’s push to become a global electronics manufacturing hub.

The new plant, built with an investment of over ₹22,500 crore, will assemble, test and package semiconductor memory products such as DRAM and NAND chips. These components are widely used in smartphones, laptops, data centres and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence.

The facility is part of the government’s broader semiconductor strategy aimed at reducing India’s dependence on imported chips and strengthening its position in the global supply chain. Officials described it as one of the first large-scale semiconductor projects to begin operations under the national semiconductor mission.

Spread across a large industrial site in Sanand, the plant is expected to generate thousands of jobs over time. Around 2,000 people are already employed, and the workforce is likely to grow significantly as production ramps up. The project is also expected to create indirect employment in logistics, services and ancillary industries.

At the inauguration, Modi said the plant reflects growing global confidence in India’s manufacturing ecosystem. He highlighted the government’s efforts to attract high-tech investments and build a robust semiconductor base in the country.

Industry experts see the Micron facility as a crucial milestone. While India has traditionally relied on other countries for semiconductor production, projects like this are seen as laying the groundwork for a stronger domestic electronics sector.

The chips produced in Gujarat will serve both Indian and international markets, helping integrate the country more deeply into global technology value chains. As demand for memory and data storage continues to rise worldwide, the Sanand plant could play an important role in supporting next-generation digital infrastructure.

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Gujarat signs letter of intent with Starlink

The Gujarat government has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Starlink, the satellite internet company owned by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, to provide high-speed broadband connectivity in remote, tribal and underserved areas of the state. The move is aimed at bridging the digital divide in regions where traditional telecom infrastructure is weak or unavailable.

The LoI was signed in Gandhinagar in the presence of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi. Senior officials from the state government and representatives of Starlink formalised the agreement, marking Gujarat as one of the first Indian states to explore satellite-based internet solutions at scale.

Under the proposed partnership, Starlink’s low-Earth orbit satellite technology will be used to deliver fast and reliable internet without dependence on fibre cables or mobile towers. This makes it suitable for hilly terrain, forest regions, coastal belts, border areas and islands, where laying physical infrastructure is challenging and costly.

The initial focus will be on connecting government schools, primary health centres, Common Service Centres (CSCs), e-governance offices, disaster management control rooms and remote administrative units. Officials said the project will support online education, telemedicine, digital governance, emergency response systems and public service delivery.

Tribal and aspirational districts are expected to benefit significantly, with improved access to digital learning tools, specialist healthcare consultations and government welfare services. The state also plans to explore satellite connectivity for ports, coastal security, wildlife sanctuaries, highways and industrial estates, especially in areas with patchy network coverage.

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Mukesh Ambani commits Rs 7 Lakh cr to Gujarat for 5 years

Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani on Sunday announced an investment of Rs 7 lakh crore in Gujarat over the next five years, reaffirming the group’s long-term commitment to the state. The announcement was made at the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference held in Rajkot, which focused on development in the Kutch and Saurashtra regions.

Ambani said the proposed investment is nearly double what Reliance invested in Gujarat over the previous five years. He described the commitment as a strategic push to strengthen Gujarat’s role in India’s growth story, while creating large-scale employment and boosting industrial capacity.

A major share of the investment will go into transforming Jamnagar into a global clean energy hub. Reliance plans to expand projects related to solar power, green hydrogen, energy storage and advanced materials. The Jamnagar complex, already a key refining and petrochemicals centre, is expected to evolve into a major exporter of clean energy solutions.

Reliance also plans to set up one of India’s largest AI-ready data centres in Gujarat and roll out an India-specific artificial intelligence platform through Jio. The platform is aimed at making AI accessible in Indian languages and supporting digital services across sectors.

In addition to energy and technology, the investment roadmap includes healthcare, education and sports infrastructure. Ambani said Reliance would support Gujarat’s preparations for hosting the 2036 Olympic Games, if India’s bid succeeds.

At the same event, Adani Ports and SEZ Managing Director Karan Adani announced a Rs 1.5 lakh crore investment plan for Mundra, including port expansion and a large renewable energy park. Together, the announcements underscored Gujarat’s position as a major destination for private investment.

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