<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked his 76th birthday at the inauguration of the fifth edition of SEMICON India 2026 at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi. As he arrived on the stage to deliver his address, the crowd erupted in loud cheers, wishing him “happy birthday Modi ji”. The video of the moment from the event, also shared by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Smriti Irani, has gone viral on social media. In the video, PM Modi can be seen smiling as the people attending the event wished him. He then thanks them for the wishes.</p>

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<p>On his birthday, PM Modi received wishes from several national and world leaders, including Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Russian President Vladimir Putin.</p><h2><strong>SEMICON India 2026</strong></h2><p>Speaking at the event, PM Modi said that India’s semiconductor ecosystem is expanding rapidly, opening new opportunities for innovation, investment and growth. The three-day event, being held from September 17 to 19, brings together semiconductor and electronics companies, investors, policymakers, researchers and other industry stakeholders. This year’s theme is “Silicon to Systems: Building the Ecosystem.” He also linked the semiconductor push with India’s long-standing tradition of manufacturing and craftsmanship, noting that Thursday also marked Vishwakarma Jayanti.</p><p>“Today is also the occasion of Vishwakarma Jayanti. I extend my best wishes to all citizens on Vishwakarma Jayanti. In our tradition, Lord Vishwakarma is considered a symbol of the power of creation and construction,” PM Modi said.</p><p>“And look at the coincidence, the PM Vishwakarma scheme is also being launched today. On one hand, we have our centuries old tradition of construction and on the other, the technology and vision of the 21st century. This is also the inspiration behind our vision of a self reliant and developed India,” he added.</p><h2><strong>Modi highlights India’s growth</strong></h2><p>The prime minister highlighted recent developments across India’s economy, infrastructure and technology to illustrate the country’s accelerating growth. Referring to the last two weeks, PM Modi said the developments during this period offered a glimpse into both the direction India was taking and the pace of its progress.</p><p>He cited the Global Fintech Fest in Mumbai, where emerging technologies such as agentic AI, tokenisation and quantum technology were among the key areas of discussion. PM Modi also pointed to the expansion of India’s dedicated freight corridor network. He said the completion of nearly 3,000 kilometres of the corridors would help speed up the movement of goods, enhance logistics efficiency and provide further support to the manufacturing sector.</p>

PM Modi’s 76th birthday celebrations at SEMICON India 2026 saw the crowd erupt in loud cheers as they wished him “happy birthday Modi ji” at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked his 76th birthday at the inauguration of the fifth edition of SEMICON India 2026 at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi. As he arrived on the stage to deliver his address, the crowd erupted in loud cheers, wishing him “happy birthday Modi ji”. The video of the moment from the event, also shared by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Smriti Irani, has gone viral on social media. In the video, PM Modi can be seen smiling as the people attending the event wished him. He then thanks them for the wishes.

<p>PM Modi’s 76th birthday celebrations at SEMICON India 2026 saw the crowd erupt in loud cheers as they wished him “happy birthday Modi ji” at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi.</p>

‘Happy birthday Modi ji’: Crowd erupts in loud cheers at SEMICON India 2026 | WATCH

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (Sep 17) said India’s semiconductor ecosystem is expanding rapidly, opening new opportunities for innovation, investment and growth, as he inaugurated the fifth edition of SEMICON India 2026 at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi.</p><p>The three-day event, being held from September 17 to 19, brings together semiconductor and electronics companies, investors, policymakers, researchers and other industry stakeholders. This year’s theme is “Silicon to Systems: Building the Ecosystem.”</p><p>Modi linked the semiconductor push with India’s long-standing tradition of manufacturing and craftsmanship, noting that Thursday also marked Vishwakarma Jayanti.</p><p>“Today is also the occasion of Vishwakarma Jayanti. I extend my best wishes to all citizens on Vishwakarma Jayanti. In our tradition, Lord Vishwakarma is considered a symbol of the power of creation and construction,” he said.</p><p>“And look at the coincidence, the PM Vishwakarma scheme is also being launched today. On one hand, we have our centuries old tradition of construction and on the other, the technology and vision of the 21st century. This is also the inspiration behind our vision of a self reliant and developed India,” he added.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-breaks-silence-on-us-russia-sanctions-bill-100-tariff-threat-committed-to-energy-security-for-1-4-billion-1789619754941"><strong>India breaks silence on US Russia sanctions bill and 100% tariff threat</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Modi highlights pace of India's growth</strong></h2><p>The prime minister pointed to developments over the past fortnight to underline the pace of India's economic and technological expansion.</p><p>“If we look at just the past 15 days, it gives us an idea of the direction in which India is moving and the speed at which it is progressing,” Modi said.</p><p>He referred to the Global Fintech Fest held in Mumbai, where discussions included agentic AI, tokenisation and quantum technology. He also highlighted the completion of around 3,000 kilometres of dedicated freight corridors, saying the infrastructure would accelerate movement across the country, improve logistics and strengthen manufacturing.</p><p>The official government account has separately described more than 2,800 km of Dedicated Freight Corridor as complete, calling it a milestone for logistics transformation.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-russia-sanctions-bill-trump-100-percent-tariff-india-china-1789610901670"><strong>Trump gets new power to hit India, China with up to 100% tariffs as US Senate clears Russia sanctions bill</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Semiconductor manufacturing expands</strong></h2><p>The government launched the Semicon India Programme in January 2022 to build a semiconductor ecosystem spanning chip design, fabrication, assembly, testing, packaging and module manufacturing.</p><p>According to government data provided ahead of the event, 10 semiconductor projects with investment commitments of about Rs 1.6 lakh crore have been approved under the programme. Commercial production has begun at facilities linked to Micron and Kaynes, while two more plants are scheduled to begin commercial production this year.</p>

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has highlighted the rapid expansion of India's semiconductor ecosystem as SEMICON India 2026 gets underway. From chip manufacturing to design, investment and innovation, India is positioning itself for a bigger role in the global supply chain.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (Sep 17) said India’s semiconductor ecosystem is expanding rapidly, opening new opportunities for innovation, investment and growth, as he inaugurated the fifth edition of SEMICON India 2026 at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi. The three-day event, being held from September 17 to 19, brings together semiconductor and electronics companies, investors, policymakers, researchers and other industry stakeholders. This year’s theme is “Silicon to Systems: Building the Ecosystem.” Modi linked the semiconductor push with India’s long-standing tradition of manufacturing and craftsmanship, noting that Thursday also marked Vishwakarma Jayanti. “Today is also the occasion of Vishwakarma Jayanti. I extend my best wishes to all citizens on Vishwakarma Jayanti. In our tradition, Lord Vishwakarma is considered a symbol of the power of creation and construction,” he said. “And look at the coincidence, the PM Vishwakarma scheme is also being launched today. On one hand, we have our centuries old tradition of construction and on the other, the technology and vision of the 21st century. This is also the inspiration behind our vision of a self reliant and developed India,” he added. Also read | India breaks silence on US Russia sanctions bill and 100% tariff threat Modi highlights pace of India's growth The prime minister pointed to developments over the past fortnight to underline the pace of India's economic and technological expansion. “If we look at just the past 15 days, it gives us an idea of the direction in which India is moving and the speed at which it is progressing,” Modi said. He referred to the Global Fintech Fest held in Mumbai, where discussions included agentic AI, tokenisation and quantum technology. He also highlighted the completion of around 3,000 kilometres of dedicated freight corridors, saying the infrastructure would accelerate movement across the country, improve logistics and strengthen manufacturing. The official government account has separately described more than 2,800 km of Dedicated Freight Corridor as complete, calling it a milestone for logistics transformation. Also read | Trump gets new power to hit India, China with up to 100% tariffs as US Senate clears Russia sanctions bill Semiconductor manufacturing expands The government launched the Semicon India Programme in January 2022 to build a semiconductor ecosystem spanning chip design, fabrication, assembly, testing, packaging and module manufacturing. According to government data provided ahead of the event, 10 semiconductor projects with investment commitments of about Rs 1.6 lakh crore have been approved under the programme. Commercial production has begun at facilities linked to Micron and Kaynes, while two more plants are scheduled to begin commercial production this year.

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi has highlighted the rapid expansion of India's semiconductor ecosystem as SEMICON India 2026 gets underway. From chip manufacturing to design, investment and innovation, India is positioning itself for a bigger role in the global supply chain.</p>

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