“The Way India is Moving Forward Today is Clearly Reflected in Micron’s Facility in Sanand”, PM Narendra Modi

Micron Technology has inaugurated its semiconductor assembly and test facility in Sanand, Gujarat. The site has begun commercial production. It marks India’s first commercial semiconductor chip production unit.

The facility represents a combined investment of about $2.75 billion by Micron and its government partners. Once fully ramped, the first phase will feature more than 500,000 square feet of cleanroom space. It will be one of the world’s largest single floor assembly and test cleanrooms. The plant converts advanced DRAM and NAND wafers from Micron’s global network into finished memory and storage products. It will serve customers worldwide as demand for AI driven memory surges.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the inauguration ceremony. Sanjay Mehrotra, Chairman, President and CEO of Micron, joined him. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw were also present.

Production Plans And Global Impact

Micron expects to assemble and test tens of millions of chips at Sanand in 2026. It plans to scale to hundreds of millions in 2027. The expansion complements Micron’s advanced manufacturing and packaging plans in the United States. It also strengthens the company’s global assembly and test network.

To mark the launch, Micron presented its first shipment of made in India memory modules to Dell Technologies. The modules will power laptops manufactured in India for domestic customers.

Mehrotra called the facility a proud moment for Micron and India’s semiconductor journey. He said the site will help build a resilient ecosystem for the global AI economy. Vaishnaw described the launch as a decisive step towards a self reliant semiconductor ecosystem.

Talent And Sustainability Focus

Micron is building semiconductor talent in India through partnerships with Pandit Deendayal Energy University, Namtech and other institutions. It supports STEM education and workforce training programmes.

The Sanand facility meets ISO 9001:2015 standards. It targets LEED Gold certification. The plant uses advanced water saving technologies to achieve zero liquid discharge.