With the objective of developing a vibrant semiconductor ecosystem, in September 2024, the Union Cabinet approved the proposal of Kaynes Semicon Pvt Ltd to set up a semiconductor unit in which of the following places?
ASanand, Gujarat
BMuzaffarpur, Bihar
CKhammam, Telangana
DBhilai, Chhattisgarh
Answer:
A. Sanand, Gujarat
Read Explanation:
With the objective to develop a vibrant semiconductor ecosystem, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approved the proposal of Kaynes Semicon Pvt Ltd to setup a semiconductor unit in Sanand, Gujarat.
The proposed unit will be setup with an investment of Rs 3,300 crore.
The capacity of this unit will be 60 Lakh chips per day
The Programme for Development of Semiconductors and Display Manufacturing Ecosystem in India was notified on 21.12.2021 with a total outlay of Rs. 76,000 crore.
In June, 2023, the Union Cabinet had approved the first proposal for setting up a semiconductor unit in Sanand, Gujarat.
