Northeast India's 'digital gateway', region's 1st 'Made in India' chip soon: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, inaugurating the Rising North East Investors Summit 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi today, said the first Made in India chip from a Northeast-based semiconductor plant will be introduced soon, a major milestone for the region.

He said this development is unlocking opportunities for cutting-edge technology and solidifying the Northeast’s position in India's high-tech industrial growth.

The PM recalled the recent Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav held at Bharat Mandapam and emphasised that today's event marks a celebration of investment in the Northeast. “The Northeast is the most diverse region of our diverse nation.”

He said the government believes that “EAST is not just a direction but a vision—Empower, Act, Strengthen, and Transform—which defines the policy framework for the region”.

PM Modi says that while the Northeast was once regarded merely as a frontier region, it is now emerging as a front-runner in India's growth story. “The government has initiated an Infrastructure Revolution in the Northeast. Over the next decade, the region’s trade potential will multiply significantly.”

The PM also reiterated that his government has a zero-tolerance policy against terrorism and insurgency. He said the Northeast was once associated with blockades and conflict, which severely impacted opportunities for its youth. However, he said over the past 10-11 years, more than 10,000 young individuals have abandoned arms to embrace peace.

Talking about northeastern startups, Modi said: “Young entrepreneurs are now launching major startups within the region, reinforcing the Northeast’s role as India’s digital gateway.”

He said over the past decade, ₹21,000 crore has been invested in the Northeast’s education sector. “Rising Northeast is more than just an investors’ summit—it is a movement and a call to action.”