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IIT Guwahati Director Prof Devendra Jalihal credits the Modi government for transformative growth in semiconductors, infrastructure, and defense since 2014. He highlights how PLI schemes and OSAT investments are driving India’s semiconductor revolution. The Northeast has seen unprecedented rail, road, and air connectivity, reducing migration and boosting local employment. Additionally, Jalihal praises NEP for revolutionizing education with flexible degree options and skill development.

Key Points: IIT Guwahati Director Credits Modi for Semiconductor and Northeast Growth

  • Semiconductor sector boosted by PLI and OSAT initiatives
  • Northeast infra push curbed migration, created jobs
  • Defense manufacturing shifting India from importer to exporter
  • NEP reforms enabling flexible, skill-based education
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Semiconductor sector, infra in NE saw positive, real change since 2014: IIT Guwahati Director

IIT Guwahati Director highlights Modi govt's impact on semiconductor sector, NE infra, and defense manufacturing since 2014.

"There is a very positive and real change after 2014 when Modi ji took over as Prime Minister - Prof Devendra Jalihal"

Guwahati, June 11

There have been real and positive changes in the semiconductor and education sectors and the development of infrastructure in the Northeast since 2014, IIT Guwahati Director, Prof Devendra Jalihal, said.

Speaking to IANS, on the completion of 11 years of the Modi government, Prof Jalihal noted how there has been a boost in research and manufacturing in the Indian defence sector, creating more jobs and making India more self-reliant.

"You know, there is a very positive and real change after the year 2014 when Modi ji took over as Prime Minister of our country. The changes are many and dramatic," Jalihal said.

He mentioned how the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme led to revolutionising the semiconductor sector.

"There is a very clear policy with financial support for this semiconductor sector. It started with the PLI for electronic assembly, leading now to design and make in India PLI, that is DPLI," the Director told IANS.

The big push given to the semiconductor assembly and test of what is called the OSAT industry and a semiconductor fab must be highlighted, he said, adding that it "will generate a large number of skilled jobs for the youth and start a semiconductor revolution in our country".

Jalihal also highlighted the Modi government’s sharp focus on the infrastructure development of the Northeast.

"The push given for rail, road, air, and waterways in the Northeast is truly transformational. This again has generated employment for the local youth, and it has prevented large-scale migration out of the Northeast," he said.

Further, the Director focused on enhancing the research and manufacturing in the Indian defence sector.

"From being a net importer of armaments, this has the potential to turn India into an exporter of weapons and armaments," he said.

Jalihal also praised the Modi government for revolutionising the education sector in the country with the New Education Policy (NEP) in higher education.

Calling the policy "a great boon to the students", he noted that NEP enables pursuing two degrees simultaneously.

"The education can be taken out at its own pace by the students. It enables lateral entry and multiple exits. It has enabled a credit bank and credit transfer. It has a great potential to turn Indians into real skilled manpower," Jalihal said.

- IANS

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Rahul K.
As someone from Assam, I can see the infrastructure improvements firsthand. The new bridges and better roads have reduced travel time significantly. But we need more semiconductor jobs actually based in Northeast, not just policies on paper. Hope to see manufacturing units coming up here soon! 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
The NEP changes are indeed revolutionary! My sister is pursuing a science degree while simultaneously learning graphic design through online courses. This flexibility was unimaginable before. Kudos for focusing on skill development rather than just degrees 🙌
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Arjun S.
While the progress is commendable, I wish the article had more concrete numbers - how many semiconductor jobs created in NE? What's the actual investment? We need transparency along with achievements. Still, good to see IIT directors acknowledging development.
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Sunita T.
The defence manufacturing push is a game-changer! My son got placed in a Pune-based defence equipment company last year. Earlier, such opportunities were rare for engineering grads outside IT sector. Atmanirbhar Bharat is not just a slogan anymore 💪
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Kiran D.
As an IIT alumnus, I'm proud to see our institutes becoming hubs for semiconductor research. But we must ensure these technologies benefit common Indians too - maybe subsidize locally made chips for Indian smartphone manufacturers? Jai Hind!
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Vikram J.
The railway connectivity improvements in Northeast are visible, but last-mile connectivity remains an issue in many hilly areas. Hope the momentum continues beyond election cycles. Infrastructure development should be a continuous process, not just headline-grabbing projects.

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