TFP Bureau, Raipur, September 26, 2025: Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai today unveiled the poster and official website of “Make-in-Silicon: National Symposium on Enabling Indigenous Semiconductor Infrastructure” at his residence office in Raipur. The initiative, he said, marks a decisive step towards strengthening India’s indigenous semiconductor capabilities and positioning Chhattisgarh as a vital contributor to the country’s technological self-reliance.
The two-day national symposium will be organized at IIT-Naya Raipur on November 7–8, 2025, bringing together leading experts, industry leaders, policymakers, and academics from across India. Prof. Om Prakash Vyas, Director of IIT-Naya Raipur, informed the Chief Minister that the symposium will focus on developing a clear roadmap to boost the country’s semiconductor ecosystem and advance the National Semiconductor Mission.
Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Sai emphasized that Chhattisgarh will actively contribute to the mission through its youth, industries, and educational institutions. He described indigenous semiconductor infrastructure as the “bedrock of India’s digital and economic strength” and underlined that the initiative is aligned with the Union Government’s Semiconductor India Mission as well as Chhattisgarh’s vision of technological empowerment.
“Building a strong semiconductor ecosystem is essential to prepare our youth for global competition,” the Chief Minister said. He called for collaboration between universities, research institutions, and industry players to ensure that India does not remain dependent on imports in this critical sector.
The Chief Minister also highlighted that the symposium will serve as a platform to frame strategies for nurturing talent, fostering innovation, and accelerating India’s entry into the global semiconductor value chain.
Convener Dr. Manoj Majumdar, Dr. Deepika Gupta, and members of the organizing committee were present during the launch ceremony.
