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India Joins US-Led Pax Silica, Building a 'Silicon Shield' for Digital Sovereignty

India has formally joined the US-led Pax Silica coalition, a strategic initiative aimed at building a resilient and diversified global technology supply chain. The move is seen as a transformational opportunity for India to leverage its semiconductor design talent and become a global manufacturing partner. Experts state it will act as a "Silicon Shield," protecting India's digital sovereignty by preventing any single nation from disrupting its critical chip supply. The initiative is also projected to generate a million new high-value jobs in the country.

Key Points: India Joins Pax Silica: A Silicon Shield for Digital Sovereignty

  • Reduces dependence on China for semiconductors
  • Secures India's access to critical AI infrastructure
  • Converts design talent into manufacturing leadership
  • Creates a resilient, diversified global tech ecosystem
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Pax Silica a 'Silicon Shield' for India to protect its digital sovereignty

India joins the US-led Pax Silica initiative to secure chip supply, boost manufacturing, and protect digital sovereignty against geopolitical disruptions.

"We are not just holding a summit; we are building the future. - Ashwini Vaishnaw"

New Delhi, Feb 21

The US Pax Silica initiative represents a new strategic framework for the world where cooperation in semiconductors, critical minerals and AI infrastructure, potentially replaces conflict over technology, according to Industry experts.

For India, this is a transformational opportunity, as we move from being a large consumer of electronics to becoming a global design and manufacturing partner.

"With our strong semiconductor design talent, growing fabrication and packaging ecosystem, and large domestic demand, India can serve as the trusted bridge between East and West in this emerging alliance," said Ashok Chandak, President, IESA and SEMI India.

Pax Silica also strengthens India's digital sovereignty by ensuring secure access to semiconductors and AI infrastructure, which are now critical to defence, telecom, mobility and economic growth, he noted.

The US-led initiative brings together an initial group of countries closely tied to semiconductor manufacturing and advanced technology supply chains, especially to reduce dependence on China.

Pax Silica aims to build a resilient, democratic and diversified technology ecosystem so that no single geography can disrupt the global flow of chips and compute.

"The message is clear: the future of technology will be built on trusted partnerships. Pax Silica gives India an opportunity to convert talent leadership into technology and manufacturing leadership," said Chandak.

At the 'India AI Impact Summit 2026', India formally joined the Pax Silica coalition, marking a significant milestone in the strengthening of strategic technology and supply chain cooperation between India and the United States.

Minister of Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, framed the moment as one that transcends a ceremonial signing.

"We are not just holding a summit; we are building the future," he said, emphasising that new foundations and new opportunities are being created for the younger generation.

For India, Pax Silica is the Silicon Shield. It protects our digital sovereignty and ensures that no single nation can 'switch off' India's growth by choking our chip supply. "This isn't just about high-tech factories; it's about a million new high-value jobs," Chandak added.

- IANS

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Priya S
A million new high-value jobs? That's the part that excites me the most. If this initiative can create real opportunities for our engineers and technicians outside of just services, it will be truly transformational.
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Rohit P
"Silicon Shield" is a powerful concept. After seeing how global supply chains can be weaponized, securing our chip supply is a national security imperative. We cannot let any single nation hold our digital economy hostage.
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Sarah B
While the strategic partnership with the US is positive, I hope we maintain our strategic autonomy. The goal should be self-reliance, not just shifting dependence from one region to another. The execution and actual investment on the ground will be key.
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Vikram M
Finally! We've been talking about semiconductor manufacturing for decades. If Pax Silica provides the framework and partnerships to actually build fabs here, it could be our "PLI scheme on steroids." The youth are ready.
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Karthik V
The focus on AI infrastructure is crucial. Chips are the brain, but we need the entire nervous system. Hoping this leads to more data centers, secure clouds, and indigenous AI models built on this resilient foundation. Jai Hind!

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