New Delhi, Nov. 14 -- Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday stressed the need for India to develop and manufacture its own machinery and high-precision components used in semiconductor manufacturing, as the country works towards building a self-reliant semiconductor ecosystem.

During his visit to the Ethereal Machines facility in Bengaluru, Vaishnaw highlighted the importance of strengthening domestic capabilities in producing advanced equipment required for semiconductor manufacturing.

The minister said, "In the spirit of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat', as envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, it is important that India develops and manufactures its own machines and high-precision components...