NewKerala.com

Key Points

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel met with a JICA delegation to discuss deeper collaboration in the semiconductor sector. The delegation expressed gratitude for the state government's support to Japanese industries operating in Gujarat. Patel emphasized that strong India-Japan ties under PM Modi's leadership will boost Japanese investments in semiconductors. The state is eager to partner with Japan's Iwate Prefecture for technical support and skill development in this critical sector.

Key Points: Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel Seeks JICA Semiconductor Collaboration

  • Gujarat seeks Japan's technical support for semiconductor ecosystem development
  • State aims to become India's semiconductor hub with four existing plants
  • Collaboration focuses on skill development and research partnerships
  • Meeting follows delegation visit to Dholera SIR semiconductor industries
2 min read

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel meets JICA delegation, seeks deeper collaboration in semiconductor sector

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel meets JICA delegation, seeks deeper Japan collaboration in semiconductor sector with focus on technical support and skill development.

"Gujarat is progressing steadily with a strong commitment to becoming a semiconductor hub - Bhupendra Patel"

Gandhinagar, September 5

A delegation from JICA, led by Vice Governor of Iwate Prefecture, Japan, Mr. Jun Sasaki, paid a visit to Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar.

According to a release, the delegation visited India to participate in SEMICON India 2025 held in New Delhi. During their visit, they also visited Japanese semiconductor industries operating in the state.

After visiting the semiconductor industries in Dholera SIR, the delegation paid a visit to Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar and expressed gratitude to the state government for the support extended to Japanese industries.

The delegation was also impressed by the rapidly expanding semiconductor industry in the state.

During the meeting, CM said that, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, the strong bilateral ties between India and Japan will provide greater impetus to Japanese investments in the state's semiconductor sector.

The Gujarat CM stated that Gujarat, with four semiconductor plants, is "progressing steadily with a strong commitment to becoming a semiconductor hub."

In this context, he expressed eagerness for long-term collaboration with Japan's Iwate Prefecture to strengthen the semiconductor ecosystem in the state, focusing on areas such as technical support, practical knowledge for skill development, and research and development for high-quality products.

The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister, M K Das, Principal Secretary, Finance Department, T Natarajan, Secretary, Science and Technology, P Bharathi, along with other senior officials.

- ANI

Share this article:

Reader Comments

P
Priya S
Gujarat is truly becoming the electronics manufacturing hub of India. Four semiconductor plants already operational - that's impressive growth! Hope this creates more skilled jobs for our youth.
M
Michael C
As someone working in tech, I appreciate the focus on R&D and skill development. Technical collaboration with Japan could really boost our semiconductor capabilities. Hope they include local universities in this partnership.
A
Ananya R
Good initiative but hope the government ensures proper environmental safeguards. Semiconductor manufacturing requires huge amounts of water and energy. Sustainable development should be priority.
V
Vikram M
Japan-India collaboration has always been strong. Their precision engineering combined with our talent pool can make Gujarat a global semiconductor hub. Dholera SIR is perfect location for this!
S
Sarah B
Hope this partnership focuses on actual technology transfer rather than just assembly units. We need to build complete semiconductor ecosystem from design to manufacturing in India.

We welcome thoughtful discussions from our readers. Please keep comments respectful and on-topic.

Leave a Comment

Minimum 50 characters 0/50