Tata Electronics’ ambitious Rs 27,000-crore chip assembly plant in Assam is set to create 27,000 jobs and is expected to become operational in 2025. This announcement was made by Tata Sons Chairman, N Chandrasekaran, during the Bhumi Pujan ceremony of the plant.
Key Highlights
- Job Creation:
- The plant will generate 27,000 jobs
- 15,000 direct jobs and 12,000 indirect jobs
- Operational Timeline:
- Expected to be operational by mid-2025
- Strategic Location:
- Located at Jagiroad, with access to abundant water and green power
- Close to semiconductor hubs in Taiwan, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Singapore
Facility Details
- First of Its Kind:
- India’s first indigenous semiconductor assembly and test facility
- Focus on wire bond, flip chip, and integrated systems packaging (ISP)
- Investment and Growth:
- Investment of Rs 27,000 crore
- Expected to boost hi-tech manufacturing in India
- Technological Focus:
- Aimed at serving global demands in AI, industrial, and consumer electronics
Inauguration Ceremony
- Participants:
- Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and N Chandrasekaran
- Rituals performed amidst chanting of hymns by priests from different parts of the country
- Statements:
- Chandrasekaran expressed eagerness to accelerate the building of the factory
- Best wishes conveyed from Ratan Tata to Assam residents
Impact on Assam
- Economic Boost:
- The project will transform Assam’s industrial landscape
- Herald a new era of growth in the region
- Government Support:
- Thanks to Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and Union Minister Ashwani Vaishnav for expediting the project
- Envisioned under the Centre’s semiconductor policy driven by the India Semiconductor Mission and Assam’s electronics policy
Facility Phases
- First Phase:
- Expected to be operational by mid-2025
- Focus on three key platform technologies with plans to expand to advanced packaging technologies in the future
The Tata semiconductor assembly and test facility at Jagiroad will play a crucial role in meeting the growing global demand for semiconductors and will significantly contribute to the industrialization of North-East India.
Table: Key Metrics
| Metric | Details |
|---|---|
| Investment | Rs 27,000 crore |
| Job Creation | 27,000 (15,000 direct, 12,000 indirect) |
| Operational Date | Mid-2025 |
| Key Technologies | Wire bond, flip chip, ISP |
| Strategic Location | Jagiroad, Assam |
| Economic Impact | Boost to industrialization in North-East India |
The Tata chip plant in Assam marks a significant milestone for India’s semiconductor industry. With substantial investment and job creation, it promises to boost the region’s economy and position India as a key player in the global electronics supply chain.
