Maharashtra's Semiconductor Industry Needs Urgent Focus, Says Academy President
State lagging in semiconductor industry: Maharashtra Academy of Sciences president
The Indian Express
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Professor Dinesh Amalnerkar, president of the Maharashtra Academy of Sciences, emphasized the state's lag in semiconductor manufacturing during a 50th-anniversary event in Pune. He urged for a shift towards semiconductor sovereignty and innovation, highlighting that other states are advancing while Maharashtra has not applied for semiconductor plants.
- 01Maharashtra is falling behind in semiconductor manufacturing compared to other Indian states.
- 02Professor Dinesh Amalnerkar calls for a focus on semiconductor sovereignty in research and education.
- 03States like Assam, Gujarat, and Telangana are advancing in semiconductor technology.
- 04Maharashtra did not submit any applications for semiconductor plants last year.
- 05A paradigm shift from marginal innovation to high-quality indigenous innovation is needed.
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During the 50th-anniversary celebration of the Maharashtra Academy of Sciences in Pune, Professor Dinesh Amalnerkar highlighted the urgent need for Maharashtra to enhance its semiconductor manufacturing capabilities. He pointed out that states such as Assam, Gujarat, and Telangana are making significant strides in semiconductor technology while Maharashtra has not submitted any applications for semiconductor plants in the past year. Amalnerkar referenced a conversation with Professor Rao Tummala from IBM, who is an advisor to the Government of India under the India Semiconductor Mission, emphasizing the importance of focusing on semiconductor sovereignty in research, technology, and education. He criticized the state's reliance on 'jugaad' innovation, advocating for a shift towards becoming a global hub of high-quality indigenous innovation. Amalnerkar urged that the golden jubilee of the Academy should serve as a launchpad for Maharashtra to lead in the global scientific arena.
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Maharashtra's lack of progress in the semiconductor industry could hinder its economic growth and technological advancement, affecting job creation and investment opportunities.
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