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SEMICON India 2026: PM Opens 5th Edition at Yashobhoomi

21 September 20261 min read
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGYSEMICON India2026: PM Opens5th Edition atYashobhoomi21 September 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Prime Minister Modi opened India’s flagship semiconductor conference and exhibition in the capital, held on Vishwakarma Diwas.

Key facts

  • Edition: 5th SEMICON India, 2026.
  • Venue: Yashobhoomi, the India International Convention and Expo Centre, New Delhi.
  • Organisers: India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), MeitY and SEMI.
  • Theme: “Silicon to Systems: Building the Ecosystem”.

About the event

  • India’s flagship international conference and exhibition on semiconductors.
  • Brings together global microelectronics supply chain players, fab operators, design startups, academia and policymakers.
  • SEMI is a worldwide body of the electronics manufacturing and design industry.

Aims

  • Speed up capital investment and global technology tie-ups.
  • Foster domestic chip design IP.
  • Position India as a trusted, resilient manufacturing destination.

Exam angle

  • Edition number: 5th; venue Yashobhoomi.
  • Organising bodies: ISM, MeitY and SEMI.
  • Day of inauguration: Vishwakarma Diwas.

Test yourself

1. Where was SEMICON India 2026 inaugurated by PM Modi?

It was inaugurated at Yashobhoomi (IICC), New Delhi.

2. What is the theme of SEMICON India 2026?

The theme is Silicon to Systems: Building the Ecosystem.

3. SEMICON India 2026 is jointly organised by ISM, MeitY and which global industry association?

SEMI, the global electronics manufacturing association, co-organises it.

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