'Made strong entry': Amit shah hails semiconductor sector's growth despite being 'bit late'; confident of 'exports soon'

NEW DELHI: India would soon establish itself in the semiconductor industry by starting exports, even though it's entry was late, said Union home minister Amit Shah."We have made a strong entry into the semiconductor industry, although a bit late. In no time, we will not only become self-reliant in the semiconductor sector, but will also start exporting it," he said, addressing the 'Abhyudaya Madhya Pradesh Growth Summit'. Speaking at the summit, Shah highlighted Madhya Pradesh's attractive geographical location and fertile land.He also inaugurated industrial projects worth Rs 2 lakh crore, on the occasion of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's 101st birth anniversary. He remembered Vajpayee as "a great orator, a sensitive poet, a leader dedicated to public welfare and remained 'ajatashatru' (person without enemies) in politics."He noted that even small investments in the state could yield substantial returns. He praised Madhya Pradesh's transformation from a power-deficient state to one with surplus electricity. He also commended the state's achievements in cleanliness, saying it has surpassed other states in this aspect.During the event, Shah also paid tributes to Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya on his birth anniversary and C Rajagopalachari on his death anniversary. The Growth Summit attracted 25,000 beneficiaries and thousands of entrepreneurs and investors. Officials confirmed that the industrial projects launched during the event will create 193,000 new jobs.Shah's visit also included inaugurating the Gwalior Fair and dedicating the renovated Atal Museum to the public, further marking the celebrations of Vajpayee's birth anniversary.