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Chhattisgarh CM to lay foundation stone for state’s first semiconductor plant on Friday

The facility will produce Gallium Nitride semiconductor chips, crucial for the functioning of 5G and upcoming 6G telecom technologies.

Published on: Apr 10, 2025, 13:45:39 IST
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Chhattisgarh chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai will on Friday lay the foundation stone for the state’s first semiconductor chip and advanced packaging unit in Nava Raipur, officials said.

Semiconductor chips on a printed circuit board. (Reuters File Photo)
Semiconductor chips on a printed circuit board. (Reuters File Photo)

The facility, developed at a cost of 1,143 crore, will produce Gallium Nitride (GaN) semiconductor chips, crucial for the functioning of 5G and upcoming 6G telecom technologies.

“This is a historic step for Chhattisgarh. The policy support, tax incentives, and infrastructure development being provided by the state government make this sector attractive for investment. The Chhattisgarh government is ready to provide special facilities to this sector under the Make in India and Digital India campaigns,” Sai said, welcoming Polymatech’s decision to establish their second plant in Chhattisgarh.

The partnership was formalised during the Chhattisgarh Investor Connect in December 2024 in New Delhi. The plant, spread across 150,000 sq ft, is expected to generate substantial employment in the region, the officials said.

Highlighting the speed and efficiency of the setup process, officials from the state industry department confirmed that land was allotted through a tender process by the Nava Raipur Development Authority (NRDA) in under 45 days, and the lease deed registration was completed in less than 25 days.

The plant will utilise Polymatech’s proprietary GaN technology, known for its efficiency in high-frequency, high-power applications.

“The plant will feature a 6G base station architecture based on the Doherty design, delivering superior signal quality and reduced energy consumption. As India accelerates toward becoming a global semiconductor powerhouse, this facility aligns with the nation’s Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives. It will reduce import dependency while strengthening domestic manufacturing capabilities,” Polymatech Electronics MD and CEOEswara Rao Nandam said.

 
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Ritesh Mishra

Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.

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