India, Feb. 28 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the Semiconductor Assembly, Test and Packaging (ATMP) facility of American company Micron in Gujarat's Sanand, saying it marks India's decisive entry into the global semiconductor manufacturing chain.

He said the development reflects India's transition from a software-focused economy to one strengthening its hardware base. "After the world's largest and most successful AI Summit [this month], we are witnessing another historic milestone. While the AI Summit introduced the world to India's AI prowess, today's event is proof of India's commitment to technology leadership," he said at the inauguration ceremony in the presence of US ambassador Sergio Gor and Micron chairman...