Indian Prime Minister, Modi, calls for prioritization of the nation's requirements by domestic tech companies under the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative.
In a significant move towards a self-reliant India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated the importance of "Tech Atmanirbhar Bharat" during a ceremony in Bengaluru. This vision focuses on bolstering India's presence in high-technology sectors, particularly semiconductors, defence, and advanced tech innovation.
By the end of 2025, India plans to launch its own "Made-in-India" semiconductor chips, marking a significant milestone in domestic tech manufacturing. This ambitious project involves large-scale investments and the establishment of production units across states like Andhra Pradesh and Punjab.
The key elements of this plan include semiconductor manufacturing, defence self-reliance, advanced technology innovation, broader economic and infrastructure support, and a future outlook that aims to make India a top production hub.
In the realm of semiconductor manufacturing, multiple chip plants are underway, with investments totalling around ₹1.6 lakh crore. These projects, including those by Tata Electronics and Micron Technology, are expected to produce hundreds of millions of chips annually, integrating India into the global semiconductor value chain.
India's defence sector is also seeing significant progress, with initiatives like Operation Sindoor showcasing indigenous defence manufacturing and strategic autonomy. The government is promoting the indigenous development of critical defence technologies, such as jet engines, to reduce foreign dependency.
The government also emphasizes innovation in AI, cyber security, deep-tech, and indigenous operating systems for global competitiveness. Supporting schemes encourage startups and app development focused on self-reliance, as seen in the Atmanirbhar Bharat App Innovation Challenge.
Tech self-reliance is integrated into the five pillars of Atmanirbhar Bharat, encompassing a vibrant demography, demand generation, and infrastructure development to provide a sustainable foundation for growth and global leadership.
The Prime Minister also highlighted the need for products to meet the 'zero defects, zero effect' standards, meaning no defects in the products and no negative impact on nature during production. He emphasized the need to secure a leading position in emerging tech fields.
India's tech sector has already made significant strides, with Bengaluru playing a key role in making India one of the top five exporters of mobile handsets. The country is now also among the top exporters of automobiles, with electronic exports increasing significantly from around $6 billion before 2014 to $38 billion currently.
Technology in India is bridging the gap between people and the government, with about 2,200 government services available on mobile phones. The 'Umang' app allows citizens to complete their work from home. India is also investing in AI-powered theft detection technology.
The Prime Minister's emphasis continues to be on the need for 'Tech Atmanirbhar Bharat' and the empowerment of the poor at the core of India's progress. He made this statement at the IIIT Auditorium in Electronics City, Bengaluru, during the foundation stone laying ceremony for the Metro Phase 3 project.
In essence, India's path towards a "Tech Atmanirbhar Bharat" by 2025 and beyond is anchored on scaling semiconductor production, strengthening defence manufacturing autonomy, and fostering high-tech innovations, supported by comprehensive government policies and investments that promote national security, economic resilience, and global competitiveness.
- The government's commitment to "Tech Atmanirbhar Bharat" extends beyond high-technology sectors and defense innovation, with a focus on AI, cybersecurity, deep-tech, and indigenous operating systems to ensure global competitiveness in the general-news landscape.
- As India's tech sector flourishes, the financial sector is expected to benefit as well, with the country aiming to become a top production hub for semiconductor chips, potentially impacting the global finance market.
- In alignment with the vision for a self-reliant India, the government is promoting tech startups and app development via support schemes such as the Atmanirbhar Bharat App Innovation Challenge, linking technology, business, and finance in the pursuit of economic growth and self-reliance.
