India’s first indigenous semiconductor chip to be ready for production by 2025: Ashwini Vaishnaw
27 February 2025: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw joined through video conferencing on the second day of the ‘Global Investors Summit 2025’ organized in Bhopal. On this occasion, Ashwini Vaishnaw congratulated the HLBS family for the new plant. He also announced that by 2025, the first ‘Made in India’ semiconductor chip would be ready for production.
Madhya Pradesh’s Rapid Growth in Electronics Manufacturing
Vaishnaw acknowledged the significant contributions of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav in achieving this milestone. He noted that under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, electronic manufacturing in Madhya Pradesh has gained significant momentum. Two electronic manufacturing clusters have been approved by Prime Minister, one in Bhopal and the other in Jabalpur. Currently, 85 companies are actively engaged in the electronics manufacturing sector in the state.
Training for 20,000 Engineers in Madhya Pradesh
Union Minister also highlighted the government’s commitment to technological advancement by announcing the training of 20,000 engineers under the Future Skills Program in Madhya Pradesh. Over the past decade, the electronics manufacturing sector has witnessed unprecedented growth, reaching a valuation of Rs.10 lakh crore.
Strengthening India’s Semiconductor Manufacturing Capabilities
India has made significant progress in semiconductor manufacturing, with five units under construction simultaneously. The first ‘Made in India’ chip is expected to roll out by 2025. To further strengthen the talent pipeline, the government has initiated a program to train 85,000 engineers in advanced semiconductor and electronics manufacturing.
Vaishnaw apprised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s clear vision and leadership, emphasizing that the government’s unwavering commitment has propelled India’s electronics manufacturing industry to new heights. He congratulated Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and the people of Madhya Pradesh on this remarkable achievement and extended his best wishes on the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri.
What is HLBS
HLBS is a technology company with a manufacturing unit in Bhopal and an upcoming state-of-the-art manufacturing and R&D facility in Bhopal IT Park. It focuses on developing innovative and high-tech products to serve both domestic and global markers. HLBS aims to provide cost-effective solutions to enhance the affordability of electronic products for all, particularly the common masses. Committed to quality and reliability, HLBS ensures that every product under its banner meets the highest standards.
