Rajeev Chandrasekhar Discusses Tech Regulation and India’s Semiconductor Growth at Mumbai Tech Week

GG News Bureau
Mumbai, 21st Feb. Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Electronics and Information Technology, and Jal Shakti, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, engaged in a virtual discussion with Anant Goenka during the Mumbai Tech Week.

Highlighting the Narendra Modi Government’s transformative regulatory approach, Minister Chandrasekhar contrasted it with past administrations, particularly in sectors like telecom.

He emphasized the importance of an open, transparent, and consultative regulatory framework, stressing the need for stakeholders to collaborate in creating essential guardrails for economic growth.

Addressing India’s evolving global position compared to China, especially in semiconductors, Minister Chandrasekhar noted a significant shift in momentum, with India reversing missed opportunities of the past 75 years.

He highlighted India’s strides in semiconductor manufacturing, including significant investments and partnerships with leading technology firms.

During a rapid-fire interaction, Minister Chandrasekhar underscored the government’s commitment to leveraging AI for economic growth, healthcare, agriculture, education, and multilingual support, emphasizing practical use cases over mere competition.

The discussion at Mumbai Tech Week provided insights into India’s regulatory landscape, semiconductor growth, and the government’s AI-driven initiatives to enhance public services and improve livelihoods.