US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said India plays a critical and indispensable role in the global semiconductor supply chain, especially as other countries in the region expand production of legacy chips.
He made the remarks at Sanand, Gujarat, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated US-based Micron Technology’s semiconductor assembly and testing facility.
Building Resilient Semiconductor Ecosystems
Calling semiconductors the backbone of modern technology, Gor said chips power everything from smartphones and artificial intelligence systems to defence equipment and autonomous vehicles.
He stressed that ensuring resilient and secure supply chains requires establishing semiconductor ecosystems across multiple trusted locations.
“India’s role in the global semiconductor supply chain is not just welcome — it is essential,” Gor said, adding that India offers a secure and reliable alternative as other regional players aggressively expand their chip manufacturing footprint.
Micron’s $2.75 Billion Investment
The Micron facility in Sanand represents a $2.75 billion investment and marks a major milestone in India-US technological cooperation.
According to the US envoy, the project symbolizes more than just a factory — it reflects the strength of the bilateral partnership and a shared commitment to building resilient supply chains for both nations and global markets.
Gor also pointed to nearly 10 semiconductor-related projects worth approximately $19 billion currently underway across India, describing them as evidence of India’s expanding role in advanced technology manufacturing.
US-India Technology Partnership
The ambassador referenced the US-India COMPACT initiative (Catalyzing Opportunities for Military Partnership, Accelerated Commerce & Technology), launched when Prime Minister Modi and President Donald Trump met in Washington.
He highlighted the TRUST initiative — Transforming the Relationship Utilizing Strategic Technology — as a framework for deeper collaboration in advanced sectors, including semiconductors.
India’s strengths in chip design, assembly, testing, marking, and packaging complement America’s focus on advanced chip manufacturing, Gor said.
Gujarat’s Role and Future Investment
Gor praised the Gujarat government for offering incentives and creating a supportive environment for semiconductor projects, saying other American companies are closely observing developments in the state.
He noted that Micron’s massive multi-fab semiconductor project in Clay, New York — valued at $100 billion — reflects the United States’ parallel effort to strengthen domestic manufacturing while building trusted international partnerships.
Pax Silica and Supply Chain Security
Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the Micron plant as a testament to growing US-India cooperation.
He also referred to India’s recent participation in the Pax Silica initiative — a US-led coalition aimed at securing global supply chains for artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and critical minerals.
India officially joined the initiative on February 20, reinforcing efforts to make global supply chains more secure and reliable.
The inauguration at Sanand underscores India’s growing importance in the global technology ecosystem and signals deeper strategic cooperation between New Delhi and Washington in high-tech manufacturing and supply chain resilience.
Originally published on 24×7-news.com.
