At Semicon India 2025 in Noida, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a landmark moment in India’s semiconductor journey. The spotlight shone on Assam, which unveiled two pioneering chips crafted within the state’s innovation ecosystem—marking a crucial stride in India’s push toward self-reliance in advanced technology.
Chips that Promise to Transform India’s Tech Landscape
Tata OSAT Chip: Developed in Jagiroad, this packaging and testing semiconductor module—courtesy of Tata Electronics’ advanced facility—focuses on enhancing chip reliability and performance. It’s poised to produce millions of units daily, empowering domestic manufacturing capacities.
Neural Amplifier Frontend IC: Created by researchers at NIT Silchar, this highly advanced chip is engineered to amplify neural signals with ultra-low noise—laying the groundwork for future breakthroughs in brain-computer interface technology and medical innovations.
“Assam’s locally-made OSAT and Neural Amplifier chips are not just tech—they’re the building blocks of India’s semiconductor future.”
Why This Is a Big Deal
Boosting Regional Tech Hubs: Assam’s emergence as a semiconductor innovator signals a broader decentralization of India’s tech landscape—spurring jobs and investment across the northeast.
Strategic Self-Reliance: These developments align directly with India’s vision to reduce import dependency and build a robust, homegrown semiconductor supply chain.
Innovation Meets Healthcare: The Neural Amplifier IC looks to bridge technology and medicine—potentially revolutionizing diagnostics, prosthetics, and next-gen neurotech.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma hailed the developments as a major win for the region’s future—one that could catalyze investment, elevate Assam’s role, and further India’s semiconductor ambitions.