'We just presented first made in India chip to PM Modi': Ashwini Vaishnaw at Semicon 2025

Ashwini Vaishnaw presents first made in India chip to PM Modi.

Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, on Tuesday said that they have just presented the first "made in India chip to Prime Minister Narendra Modi".

First ‘Made in Bharat’ Chips! 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/QYFGA4HFLG

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— Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) September 2, 2025

While addressing the Semicon India 2025, Vaishnaw said, "Just a few years ago, we met for the first time to make a new beginning driven by our Prime Minister's farsighted vision, we launched the India Semiconductor mission...In a short span of 3.5 years, we have the world looking at India with confidence. Today, the construction of five Semiconductor units is going on at a rapid pace...We just presented the first 'made in India' chip to PM Modi."

#WATCH | At Semicon India 2025, Union Minister for Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw says, "Just a few years ago, we met for the first time to make a new beginning driven by our Prime Minister's farsighted vision, we launched the India Semiconductor… pic.twitter.com/P3o09tM2WJ

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— ANI (@ANI) September 2, 2025

Vaishnaw presented the Vikram 32-bit processor and test chips of four approved projects to PM Modi, ANI reported.

Developed by ISRO's Semiconductor Lab, Vikram is India's first fully indigenous 32-bit microprocessor, qualified for use in harsh launch vehicle conditions.

Vaishnaw added, "In these turbulent, uncertain times India stands as a beacon of light. You should come to India for its stable policy, because the country’s demand is strong — demand for semiconductor is increasing every quarter. This is the time for you to be In India."

The Semicon India 2025 was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi. Chief Minister of Delhi Rekha Gupta and Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Jitin Prasada, were also present.

(With inputs from ANI)