Gujarat’s Sanand has etched its name in history as Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled Micron Technology’s advanced Assembly, Testing, Marking, and Packaging (ATMP) unit. The Indian Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA) welcomed the development with open arms, praising the Indo-US collaboration.
Present at the event, IESA President Ashok Chandak called it a game-changer. ‘We’re witnessing history unfold. PM Modi’s mantra—India is prepared, trustworthy, and results-oriented—captures our journey perfectly,’ he remarked. This move signals India’s emergence on the global semiconductor stage.
At the heart of this Rs 22,516 crore project—equivalent to $2.75 billion—is Micron’s massive bet on India, complemented by its existing design hubs. The plant targets critical memory products like DRAM, NAND flash, and SSDs that fuel everything from AI innovations to electric vehicles and cloud computing.
Only a select few nations possess advanced memory manufacturing prowess, making this facility strategically vital. IESA highlighted how it addresses skyrocketing AI needs amid global supply vulnerabilities.
Synergizing with other initiatives, including new assembly lines set to launch this year, Micron’s venture will supercharge India’s chip ecosystem. It promises robust growth in design-centric production and international trade.
Job creation is another highlight: 5,000 direct positions and over 15,000 indirect roles will skill up the local talent pool. As India operationalizes its semiconductor strategy, this plant exemplifies the shift from policy to reality, heralding an era of self-reliance in high-tech manufacturing.