Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said that the state government is planning to develop a Semiconductor Manufacturing Cluster in Jagiroad, alongside the upcoming Tata Semiconductor Assembly and Test Facility (TSAT).
“Building an ecosystem of cutting-edge technology! In Jagiroad, alongside the upcoming TSAT facility, we are working on developing a Semiconductor Manufacturing Cluster to create a complete ecosystem,” CM Sarma said.
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The semiconductor cluster will target over 61 types of raw materials and over 150 potential suppliers.
The objective of developing a Semiconductor Manufacturing Cluster is to attract critical suppliers for raw materials and equipment near the project site.
The government aims to streamline logistics, ensuring cost-efficient and timely delivery. This initiative is also expected to create significant opportunities for local businesses and industries.
The upcoming Rs 27,000 crore Tata semiconductor assembly and test facility plant at Jagiroad in Morigaon district will be India’s first semiconductor assembly and test facility.
Speaking during the bhumi pujan of the semiconductor plant on August 3, the chief minister said that Assam will now be able to make the world’s most advanced electronic components at the semiconductor plant in Jagiroad.
“Once operational, it will transform the industrial landscape of Assam and herald a new era of growth. The project is also expected to generate employment opportunities for more than 30,000 people,” he said.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually laid the foundation stone of the facility on March 13 this year. The first phase of the facility is expected to be operational by mid-2025.
Semiconductor assembly and testing is a critical part of the value chain where wafers manufactured by semiconductor fabs are assembled or packaged and then tested before they are finally used in the desired products.
