Rajasthan CM inaugurates first semiconductor cluster

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Friday inaugurated the State’s first semiconductor cluster at Bhiwadi and said the Government had implemented 35 policies over the past two years to promote investment and create an industry-friendly environment.

Addressing a virtual event from the chief minister’s residence, Sharma said the State Government was committed to encouraging investment across sectors and positioning Rajasthan as a major industrial destination.

He said work was progressing on connecting Rajasthan with Delhi through the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) via Haryana and on implementing the Yamuna water agreement.

The chief minister also said the Government planned to establish a major industrial area near Bandikui in Alwar district.

Calling the semiconductor cluster a significant achievement, Sharma said Rajasthan was rapidly advancing in renewable energy, including solar and wind power, as part of efforts to make the state a leader in the energy sector.

The event also marked the inauguration and foundation laying of several projects in Khairthal-Tijara district, including the Elsina Electronics Complex and a 34 MLD sewage treatment plant, according to a release.

Union ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw and Bhupender Yadav also attended the programme virtually.

Vaishnaw said semiconductor manufacturing had emerged as a critical industry for India and that the country now had 12 semiconductor plants producing chips for various devices.

“Electronics manufacturing in India has increased six-fold over the last 12 years to Rs 13 lakh crore, and mobile phones have become the country’s top export commodity,” Vaishnaw said.

He said the Bhiwadi electronics manufacturing cluster involved an investment of Rs 1,200 crore and was expected to generate employment for around 2,500 people.

Union Minister Bhupender Yadav said the Government was committed to developing Bhiwadi as a manufacturing hub, particularly in semiconductors and electronics manufacturing alongside the automobile sector.