Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday described Operation Sindoor as a defining expression of India’s national identity and a testament to the strength of the armed forces under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership.
Speaking to the media, Vaishnaw said the military response following the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22 not only showcases India’s strategic capabilities but also reflects the new defence doctrine shaped by the Centre’s firm approach.
“Operation Sindoor is a powerful example of India’s ‘asmita’ (identity), the decisive role of our armed forces, and the strong leadership guiding them. It represents the new doctrine we have adopted and is a praiseworthy development for the country,” he said.
The Union Minister was addressing the press following the Union Cabinet’s approval for setting up India’s sixth semiconductor manufacturing facility, a joint venture between HCL and Foxconn, in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh. The facility, to be located near the upcoming Jewar airport within the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA), will commence production in 2027.
With an investment of ₹3,700 crore, the plant will have a capacity to process 20,000 wafers per month and manufacture 36 million chips monthly. These chips will cater to sectors including mobile phones, laptops, automobiles, and personal computers.
The semiconductor industry in India remains at a nascent stage, but the initiative is expected to enhance self-reliance and address vulnerabilities exposed during the global chip shortage amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Five other semiconductor plants are currently under construction in Gujarat and Assam.
(ANI)
