Sanand, March 31 -- Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw called the inauguration of a second semiconductor plant in Sanand, Gujarat, as a "day of pride" for the country.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Kaynes Technology semiconductor facility in Sanand on Tuesday.

"Today is a day of pride for India. Today, the second semiconductor plant has been inaugurated here in Sanand. Last month, on February 28, the first plant was inaugurated, and today, the second plant has been inaugurated, which is a matter of pride. The biggest thing is that today a new identity of India has been created in the world," Vaishnaw said while speaking to reporters.

Highlighting the pace of development, he added, "PM Narendra Modi has provided guidance to ...