Mohali, Nov. 28 -- Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, on Friday announced a comprehensive five-point roadmap to transform the Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL), Mohali, outlining massive investment commitments, expansion plans and a vision to position India as a major global semiconductor hub.

Speaking at an event attended by SCL leadership, state officials, academicians and students, the Minister described it as a privilege to be part of the SCL family and assured that all outstanding concerns would be addressed with complete clarity.

"SCL Mohali will play a huge role in India's semiconductor mission by giving a primary role to its modernisation, increasing the production by 100 times, bringing in...