Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting with semiconductor executives on September 10. In the meeting, PM Modi said that their ideas will shape not only their business but also the future of India. Referring to the technology-based future, he said that semiconductors are the backbone of the digital age. The day is not far when the semiconductor industry will help meet our basic needs.
PM Modi said, appreciated the business friendly environment in India. India is stable in difficult geopolitical situation in the world. He assured that what is good for India will be good for the world as well. India has immense potential to become a global power house in the semiconductor sector in terms of raw materials.
What did the top semiconductor CEOs say?
- Yesterday, PM Modi met and held a meeting with the world's top semiconductor CEOs. Various issues including development work were discussed in this meeting. After the meeting, semiconductor CEO Ajit Manocha said that the Prime Minister's leadership is extraordinary, unique and has inspired not only India but the entire world.
- NXP CEO Kurt Sievers said that he has not yet met a political leader with such deep expertise in the semiconductor industry as PM Modi. Jacobs CEO Bob Pragda said that what PM Modi is doing to elevate India on the global stage is needed not only by India but also by the world.
- Luc van den Hove, CEO of IMEC, said he is very impressed by the leadership shown by PM Modi, who shows very strong commitment and dedication to make India a powerhouse in the field of semiconductor technology.