KATRA: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) proudly broadcasted the prestigious SEMICON India Conference 2024, which was inaugurated by Hon'ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The event, a landmark initiative to boost India's semiconductor manufacturing and innovation sector, was streamed live at the university, attracting the attention of students, faculty, and industry professionals.
The SEMICON India Conference is a key component of the Government of India's vision to position the country as a global leader in semiconductor technology. In his inaugural address, Prime Minister Modi emphasized the importance of semiconductors as the foundation of the 21st-century digital economy, powering everything from smartphones to automobiles and artificial intelligence systems.
He outlined India's aspirations to become a critical hub for semiconductor production and design, focusing on creating a sustainable ecosystem for research, innovation, and talent development.The broadcast at SMVDU was organized by the university's Research and Development Cell in association with Dean of Student Welfare and Engineering Wing, under the guidance of Vice Chancellor, Prof. Pragati Kumar, who lauded the initiative as an excellent opportunity for students and faculty to witness India's technological advancements and strategic initiatives first-hand. âSMVDU is committed to fostering innovation and research in cutting-edge technologies.
The SEMICON India Conference reflects our nation's ambition to excel in the semiconductor industry, and by participating in this broadcast, our students and faculty are part of this transformative journey,â said Prof. Kumar. The event witnessed the participation of Prof. AshutoshVashisth, Dean, Faculty of Management, Prof. R. K. Mishra, Dean of Students Welfare, Prof. Balbir Singh, Dean of Academic Affairs, Dr. VineetTyagi, Dean, Research and Development, Dr. Anil Bhardwaj, Head, School of Electronics and Communication and other faculty members. Participants from SMVDU, including students at the School of Electronics and Communication and the School of Electrical Engineering and expressed enthusiasm about the learning opportunities provided through the broadcast.
The SEMICON India Conference is expected to catalyze significant industry-academia partnerships and inspire the next generation of engineers and technologists at SMVDU. The university is actively working on creating a strong foundation for research and development in advanced technologies, aligning with national initiatives like Make in India and Digital India. Through participation in events like the SEMICON India Conference, SMVDU continues to play a vital role in building a skilled workforce for India's growing semiconductor ecosystem.
