Semiconductor manufacturing plant in Assam will put it in global map, says Ratan Tata

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₹27,000 crore. Attaching pictures of him, Himanta Biswa Sarma, and Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran, took to X and said that Manufacturing of semiconductors in Assam will put the state on the global map. "The investments being made in Assam transform the state in complex treatment for cancer care.

Today, the state government of Assam in partnership with the Tata group will make Assam a major player in sophisticated semiconductors," Ratan Tata posted. Earlier, Tatas, in collaboration with the Assam government, has already set up several cancer care hospitals across the state. "This new development will put Assam on the global map.

We wish to thank the Chief Minister of Assam Mr. Himanta Biswa Sarma for his support and vision that has made all this possible," Ratan Tata's X post added. ALSO READ: India’s first semiconductor fab to begin production in 2026 Following the announcement, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma too took top X and wrote, “Today during my deliberations with the Tata leadership we agreed to create a Skill Development Centre that will be co-located within the premises of the semiconductor facility in Jagiroad." He said, “This centre will empower youths from North East by offering them courses in Artificial Intelligence, semiconductors & electronics and help them in securing jobs in the Jagiroad unit." adding, “Already 1,500 youth from Assam, mainly women, are undertaking training at Tata facilities in and around Bangalore.