New Delhi, Feb. 21 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday participated in the groundbreaking ceremony of HCL-Foxconn Semiconductor Unit in Uttar Pradesh, via video conferencing. The ceremony marks a historic milestone in India's journey toward becoming a global semiconductor hub, following closely on the heels of the Global AI Impact Summit held in New Delhi.

Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister emphasised that India is working towards the aim of Viksit Bharat rapidly. "I have said from the ramparts of the Red Fort, India has no time to stop or pause. Since the beginning of 2026, India has accelerated its pace," the Prime Minister remarked. Modi cited the recent milestones such as the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue, Na...