Raipur (Chhattisgarh), April 11: In a landmark move that places India firmly on the global semiconductor map, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai today laid the foundation stone for the country’s first Gallium Nitride (GaN)-based semiconductor fabrication unit in Nava Raipur. The project, spearheaded by Polymatech Electronics Limited, represents a technological leap powered by Ultra-edge GaN technology.
🚀 Key Highlights
- Developer: Polymatech Electronics Ltd.
- Total Investment: ₹1,143 crore (initial) + ₹10,000 crore (announced during event)
- Commercial Production: Expected by April-May 2026
- Annual Capacity: 10 billion chips by 2030
- Targeted Frequency Range: 5.925 GHz to 13.75 GHz (Nodes N102–104)
- Applications: 5G, 6G telecom infrastructure, defense, AI, high-performance computing
💡 Why Gallium Nitride (GaN)?
Unlike traditional silicon chips, GaN chips are more efficient in high-frequency and high-power environments. They’re faster, generate less heat, and offer better performance—crucial for next-gen wireless communication (5G/6G), defense electronics, and RF systems.
“This isn’t just a plant; it’s the identity of the new Chhattisgarh,” said CM Vishnu Deo Sai.
“Our aim is to involve youth from tribal and rural regions in this technological revolution by providing technical training and job opportunities.”
🌱 Strategic Impact
- Employment:
- Thousands of direct jobs
- Lakhs of indirect opportunities
- Major upliftment in Naxal-affected areas like Bastar through skilling initiatives
- National Significance:
- Reduces dependency on imported semiconductors
- Strengthens the Make in India and Digital India missions
- Promotes self-reliance in high-tech manufacturing
- Tech Hub Potential:
- Will include advanced chip packaging
- Envisioned as an innovation center for AI, defense electronics, RF systems & more
⚙️ Fast-Tracked Execution
- Land Allotment: Completed in under 45 days
- Lease Registration: Wrapped up in less than 25 days
- MoU Signed: At Chhattisgarh Investor Connect in New Delhi, Dec 2024
This swift turnaround reflects Chhattisgarh’s new “speed of doing business” approach, enabling rapid deployment of high-tech infrastructure.