Ambassador Kwatra’s recent engagement with Intel’s CEO underscores India’s strategic ambitions in the semiconductor and artificial intelligence sectors, aligning with the India Semiconductor Mission and the India AI Mission. The discussions focused on technology transfer, fabrication partnerships, and training initiatives to enhance local manufacturing capabilities, crucial for establishing India as a global semiconductor hub. Notably, India is set to produce its first fully indigenous semiconductor chip, with five fabrication units under construction and an operational pool of 38,000 GPUs to support AI development. This collaboration is expected to foster innovation, self-reliance, and resilient supply chains, positioning India as a key player in advanced technology and digital economy growth.