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Speaking at the CII Annual Business Summit 2026, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that AI, semiconductors, and railroads will propel India's next technological and economic expansion. He emphasized the quick modernization of railroads, the production of electronics, and the advancement of semiconductors, all of which were aided by investment and reforms. In ten years, India electrified 49,000 km and installed 36,000 km of tracks, with railway capital expenditures reaching approximately Rs. 2.72 lakh crore. He emphasized how AI may revolutionize various industries by increasing productivity, quality, and efficiency. Through the India Semiconductor Mission and IndiaAI Mission, the government is advancing digital infrastructure, AI, and semiconductor manufacturing. According to experts, these advancements will promote the idea of a technology-driven Viksit Bharat by bolstering India's manufacturing base, generating jobs, and enhancing global competitiveness.

Source: IBEF

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