CM Yogi hails 3,700 crore semiconductor unit in UP's Jewar as 'historic step' toward Atmanirbhar Bharat

Lucknow, May 14: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday welcomed the Union Cabinet's approval for a new semiconductor manufacturing unit in the state's Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) region in Jewar, calling it a "historic step" towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of an Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India).

In a statement shared on X, Adityanath said, "Under the leadership of Hon. PM Shri @narendramodi, the Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of a semiconductor unit in Uttar Pradesh's Yamuna Authority region (YEIDA) -- a historic step towards 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'."

"With an investment of Rs 3,700 crore, the unit will manufacture display driver chips for mobile phones, laptops, automobiles, and various other devices. India is now moving towards global leadership in semiconductor manufacturing and UP is emerging as a hub for high-end electronics and semiconductor production. Thank you, Pradhanmantri Ji!" he added.

The Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of the semiconductor unit in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, making it India's sixth such facility. This will be a joint venture between HCL and Foxconn, set to be established near the Jewar airport.

Production is expected to begin in 2027. HCL, known for its hardware development and manufacturing, will partner with Foxconn, a global leader in electronics manufacturing. The joint venture will be located in the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) region. The unit will attract an investment worth Rs 3,700 crore.

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed reporters that work on the other five units is currently underway, and one of them is expected to be inaugurated later this year.

The Jewar semiconductor unit will have a production capacity of 20,000 wafers per month, generating 36 million (3.6 crore) chips per month. These chips will be used in mobile phones, laptops, automobiles, PCs, and other devices.

Reader Comments

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Rajesh K.

This is fantastic news for UP and India! We've been importing chips for too long. With Jewar airport nearby, the logistics will be excellent. Hope this creates quality jobs for local youth. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳

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Priya M.

Great initiative but I hope they implement proper environmental safeguards. The Yamuna region already faces pollution challenges. Development shouldn't come at nature's cost. Still, proud to see India moving forward in tech!

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Amit S.

Finally some real action on semiconductors! China dominates this sector completely. If we can capture even 10% of global market, it'll be game changer. UP becoming electronics hub is unexpected but welcome surprise.

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Sunita R.

Hope local communities benefit from this project. Often big industries come but villagers nearby see no improvement in schools or hospitals. Government should ensure balanced development for all. 🤞

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Vikram J.

3,700 crore is good start but Taiwan's TSMC invests billions every year. We need to scale up faster if we want to compete globally. Still, chalo, ek achha shuruwaat hai!

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Neha T.

As an engineer, I'm excited but skeptical. Semiconductor manufacturing needs world-class infrastructure and stable power supply. Hope the government ensures all requirements are met before 2027 deadline. Fingers crossed! 🤞

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