- Situated in the Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation area of Chaarodi, Sanand, the project spans an expansive 93 acres of land
- The construction of Phase 1 will include a 500,000 square feet cleanroom space, scheduled to be operational by late 2024
- The project encompasses the design and construction of a first-of-its-kind DRAM and NAND assembly and test facility in India
GOWRI MANICKAVASAGAM
AHMEDABAD, SEPT 23
TATA Projects, a leading technologically led Indian EPC company, on Saturday announced it has bagged the contract to build Micron Technology’s advanced semiconductor assembly and test plant in Sanand, Gujarat. The contract awarded to TATA Projects solidifies the company’s proficiency in large-scale, sustainable infrastructure development in the Indian manufacturing landscape.
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel performed the ground-breaking ceremony in the presence of Union Ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw and Dr Rajeev Chandrashekar along with Gujarat Ministers on Saturday.
Live: મુખ્યમંત્રી શ્રી ભૂપેન્દ્રભાઈ પટેલ દ્વારા સાણંદ જીઆઈડીસી ખાતે માઇક્રોન કંપનીની એસેમ્બલી અને ટેસ્ટિંગ ફેસિલિટીનું ખાતમુહૂર્ત. https://t.co/eQzcX9CjEM
— CMO Gujarat (@CMOGuj) September 23, 2023
Situated in the Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation area of Chaarodi, Sanand, the project spans an expansive 93 acres of land. This enduring project is a significant milestone and the largest investment under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM). The construction of Phase 1 will include a 500,000 square feet cleanroom space, scheduled to be operational by late 2024.Micron had earlier announced plans to build India’s first semiconductor unit for $2.75 billion. Of this, Micron will be investing $825 million (around ₹6,760 crore) and the balance will come from the government in two phases.
મુખ્યમંત્રી શ્રી ભૂપેન્દ્રભાઈ પટેલના વરદ્હસ્તે કેન્દ્ર-રાજ્યના મંત્રીશ્રીઓ તેમજ અન્ય મહાનુભાવોની ઉપસ્થિતિમાં આજે સાણંદ જીઆઈડીસી ખાતે માઇક્રોન કંપનીની એસેમ્બલી અને ટેસ્ટિંગ ફેસિલિટીનું ખાતમુહૂર્ત સંપન્ન થયું હતું. pic.twitter.com/b2EnyK6ZVO
— CMO Gujarat (@CMOGuj) September 23, 2023
The project encompasses the design and construction of a first-of-its-kind DRAM and NAND assembly and test facility in India. Tata Projects aims to use modern construction methods and techniques involving integrated EPC delivery through 4D BIM and hybrid modular accelerated construction. A dedicated technological platform shall capture the aspects of Engineering, Procurement and Construction enabling predictable delivery, anticipate and mitigate risks.
મુખ્યમંત્રીશ્રીએ વિશ્વભરના ઉદ્યોગકારો માટે ગુજરાતને 'મોસ્ટ પ્રિફર્ડ ઇન્વેસ્ટમેન્ટ ડેસ્ટિનેશન' બનાવવાનો શ્રેય માનનીય વડાપ્રધાન શ્રી નરેન્દ્રભાઈ મોદીના માર્ગદર્શન હેઠળ રાજ્યમાં સતત બે દાયકાથી યોજાતી 'વાઇબ્રન્ટ ગુજરાત ગ્લોબલ સમિટ' તેમજ ગુજરાતની 'ઇન્ડસ્ટ્રી ફ્રેન્ડલી' નીતિઓને આપ્યો… pic.twitter.com/dsi0N2zaLd
— CMO Gujarat (@CMOGuj) September 23, 2023
The Sanand Factory will be designed in accordance with LEED Gold Standards of the Green Building Council and will also integrate advanced water-saving technologies, enabling a Zero Liquid Discharge system, displaying the Tata Project’s commitment to sustainable and responsible construction practices.
A milestone towards PM @narendramodi Ji’s commitment to developing semiconductor ecosystem in India.
The ground-breaking ceremony of Micron’s semiconductor plant.
📍Sanand, Gujarat pic.twitter.com/kD375Abk0U— Ashwini Vaishnaw (मोदी का परिवार) (@AshwiniVaishnaw) September 23, 2023
Speaking on this momentous collaboration, Vinayak Pai, MD & CEO, Tata Projects, said, “We are thrilled to embark on this significant journey with Micron Technology, an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions. This collaboration exemplifies the unwavering commitment of Tata Projects to advancing technology, promoting sustainable development, and contributing considerably to ‘Make in India’ initiative. Through this classic venture, we are not just building a state-of-the-art semiconductor assembly and test plant; we are laying the foundation for India’s technological prowess on the global stage.”
“We’re excited to break ground on Micron’s new assembly and test facility here in GIDC, Sanand, Ahmedabad, India, and lead this transformation in India’s semiconductor industry,” said Micron’s Senior Vice President of Global Assembly and Test Operations Gursharan Singh. “Micron selected Tata Projects to construct our new facility because of their strong track record of delivering high-quality projects on schedule, on budget, and with the highest safety and ethical standards.”
This collaboration with Micron Technology marks another significant milestone for Tata Projects, affirming the company’s exceptional capabilities in executing transformative projects critical to the nation’s progress and development. Together with Micron, Tata will shape the future and continue the legacy of excellence.
