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Prime Minister Narendra Modi Turns 76 While Opening India's Semiconductor Conference

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated his 76th birthday during the opening of Semicon India 2026.

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Narendra Modi turned 76 and received birthday wishes at the conference opening.

Semicon India 2026 aims to develop India's semiconductor design, manufacturing, packaging, and system integration.

The event gathers international companies, policymakers, and innovators to strengthen India's chip industry.

Modi highlighted the importance of a domestic chip ecosystem for the nation's future.

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The conference, held at the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre in New Delhi, focuses on building a full semiconductor ecosystem in the country.

Participants include global chip makers, researchers, and Indian startups working on design, manufacturing, and packaging of chips.

Modi thanked the crowd for the birthday wishes before delivering his formal address about India's technology goals.

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8 words

semiconductor

a material used to make tiny electronic parts called chips

ecosystem

all the connected parts that work together to create something, like a chip industry

chip design

planning how a computer chip will work and look

manufacturing

the process of building the chip in a factory

packaging

putting the finished chip into a protective shell

system integration

connecting chips with other parts to make a complete device

policymaker

someone who helps decide rules and plans for a country

innovator

a person who creates new ideas or technology

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