Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai inaugurated the two-day national symposium “Make in Silicon” at Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Naya Raipur, marking the institute’s 10th Foundation Day.
He hailed the event as a milestone in advancing India’s semiconductor manufacturing capabilities and technological self-reliance.
The Chief Minister said that Chhattisgarh is celebrating its Silver Jubilee year while India marks 150 years of Vande Mataram. Extending greetings to citizens and the IIIT community, he described the institute as “a fusion of education, unity, and industrial progress.”
Highlighting India’s rapid technological advancement under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he said, “India has achieved historic progress through the Semiconductor Mission, electronics manufacturing, and chip design initiatives. This mission is not just about infrastructure—it is about empowering youth and fueling innovation.”
Semiconductors: The Backbone of Modern Life
Vishnu Deo Sai emphasized that semiconductors power nearly every modern technology—from satellites and defense systems to AI and mobile devices.
He said initiatives like Make in Silicon would provide critical momentum to India’s chip revolution.
“Chhattisgarh is fully prepared to play an active role in this national mission,” he asserted.
The Chief Minister said that Chhattisgarh’s new Industrial Policy includes provisions to support the semiconductor sector, offering skilled manpower, robust infrastructure, and uninterrupted power supply.
He revealed that the foundation stone for a semiconductor unit has already been laid in Naya Raipur, which will generate employment and establish the city as a hub for innovation and IT.
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He also cited the Chhattisgarh Anjor Vision Document, which identifies semiconductors as a priority area for sustainable development, emphasizing not just the “Ease of Doing Business” but also the “Speed of Doing Business.”
National Collaboration to Power India’s Chip Ecosystem
Welcoming experts and academicians from across India, the Chief Minister urged collaboration to make Chhattisgarh the center of knowledge, technology, and innovation in Central India.
“Let us work together to make Chhattisgarh a key contributor to India’s Semiconductor Mission,” he said.
Finance Minister O.P. Choudhary recalled his student days, when Chhattisgarh had no national-level institutions.
“Thanks to the visionary leadership of Dr. Raman Singh, we now have IIT, IIM, AIIMS, NIT, and IIIT in the state,” he said, adding that these institutions have given Chhattisgarh a new identity in education and research.
Choudhary noted that the recent Microsoft global server outage underscored the world’s dependence on technology and the urgent need to strengthen domestic capabilities.
“Innovation, skill, and competence will define your value in the future,” he told students. “We must invest in education, technology, and research to achieve self-reliance.”
Higher Education Minister TankRam Verma praised the symposium as a major initiative aligned with PM Modi’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, saying educational institutions play a vital role in promoting innovation in semiconductors.
“Under CM Vishnu Deo Sai’s leadership, the state is strengthening higher education and the technology ecosystem,” he said.
IIIT Naya Raipur: A Decade of Innovation
IIIT Naya Raipur Director Prof. Om Prakash Vyas presented an overview of the institute’s achievements over the past decade, emphasizing research-driven innovation aligned with the goal of a Developed India (Viksit Bharat).
He said the institute is advancing industry-led projects and technical training to build India’s next generation of engineers and innovators.
The symposium also featured Prof. Mukul Sutawane (IIIT Allahabad), Prof. Santosh Vishwakarma (IIT Indore), Shri Manoj Kumar Majumdar, and other experts.
Organized by the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at IIIT Naya Raipur, the symposium focuses on VLSI design, nanoelectronics, MEMS, and quantum devices, fostering collaboration between academia, industry, and research bodies.
It aims to accelerate India’s Semiconductor Mission, strengthen the supply chain, and promote sustainable manufacturing under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative—positioning India as a future global semiconductor leader.
