On Friday, 11 April, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai laid the foundation stone for the state’s first-ever semiconductor fabrication plant based on Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology. The plant will be built in New Raipur and is expected to start commercial production by April-May 2026.
This project aims to produce 10 billion high-frequency chips every year by 2030. These chips will be used in advanced technologies like 5G and 6G, making it a crucial part of India’s future in electronics and communication. The CM proudly said, “This isn’t just a plant, it’s the identity of the new Chhattisgarh.”
Employment and Growth for Local Youth
This world-class facility is being developed by Polymatech Electronics Limited with an investment of Rs 1,143 crore. In the first phase, it will create 500 direct jobs for local youth, especially those with degrees or diplomas in engineering and technology fields like BE, BTech, ITI, and polytechnic. In the second phase, the number of direct jobs is expected to rise to 5,000.
The company’s MD, Eswara Rao Nandam, also announced a massive additional investment of Rs 10,000 crore in the state, further boosting confidence in Chhattisgarh’s industrial future.
Not Just One Case – More Semiconductor Projects Across India
This development in Chhattisgarh is not the only one. India is quickly becoming a hub for semiconductor manufacturing, with many states joining the mission. This shows the strong push by the central and state governments to make India self-reliant in the chip-making sector.
For example, Larsen & Toubro’s L&T Semiconductor Technologies announced in April 2025 that they will build a $10 billion chip fabrication plant in India by 2027. This project supports India’s $10 billion semiconductor incentive program started in 2021.
In another big step, Lam Research, a top U.S.-based chip equipment maker, committed over $1.2 billion to set up operations in Karnataka in February 2025. This will strengthen the semiconductor manufacturing infrastructure in South India.
More Projects Strengthening India’s Position
In Maharashtra, the Adani Group joined hands with Israel’s Tower Semiconductor in September 2024 to build a $10 billion chip-making plant. This partnership is another example of India’s successful efforts to attract international investments in the technology sector.
The Tata Group is also leading the way. Tata Electronics is investing $14 billion to build the country’s first major semiconductor facility in Gujarat, along with a chip-assembly and testing plant in Assam. They also signed an agreement with Analog Devices (ADI) to explore semiconductor product manufacturing in India.
Even Apple is expanding in India. As of February 2025, nearly 15% of iPhones are made in India. Apple plans to increase this number to 25% by 2027, showing trust in India’s manufacturing capability and stability.
A Strong Step Towards Atmanirbhar Bharat
All these developments are proof that India is not just dreaming big, but also taking strong steps to become a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing. The government’s clear vision, right policies, and support for industries are bringing results.
The new GaN-based plant in Chhattisgarh is one of the shining examples of this change. It is not just a boost to the state, but also a proud moment for the entire nation. With more such projects coming up, India is on its way to becoming a global electronics and semiconductor powerhouse.
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