Government Targets Training of 100,000 Engineers for Chip Industry

Modi disclosed that the government aims to train one lakh engineering students for the semiconductor sector, with 70,000 already having completed courses. He called upon research‑oriented youth in India and abroad to join the nation’s high‑tech development, and urged industry leaders to spearhead R&D domestically. The prime minister argued that such skill development will bolster India’s manufacturing capabilities and meet the growing global demand for reliable production locations.