Ashwini Vaishnaw
Semicon 2.0: Govt Targets 200 Chip Design Startups, 1 Lakh Skilled Technicians
India plans to expand its semiconductor ecosystem under Semicon 2.0 by nurturing 200 chip design startups and training 1 lakh technicians. Announced by IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw at SEMICON India 2026, the upgraded mission features an outlay of ₹1,27,500 crore.
Union Cabinet Approves 5 Major Infra Projects Worth Rs 13,041 Crore to Boost Connectivity
The Union Cabinet, chaired by PM Narendra Modi, approved five major infrastructure projects worth Rs 13,041 crore to strengthen foundational connectivity. The decision includes four railway multitracking projects and a four-lane highway corridor connecting Bihar with the Nepal border.
