Congress Alleges Bias in Modi Govt’s Semiconductor Project Allocations

Quick Summary

• The Congress on August 14, 2025, accused the Modi government of favoritism in assigning semiconductor manufacturing projects to certain states.
• congress leader jairam Ramesh alleged that a leading private company’s project proposal for Telangana was approved only if it relocated to Andhra Pradesh.
• Similar relocations were reportedly enforced earlier, including:

– two semiconductor projects shifted from Telangana to Gujarat.
– A factory planned for Tamil nadu relocated to Gujarat.

• Jairam Ramesh criticized the government as biased and undermining fair competition among states.
• Union Cabinet recently greenlit four semiconductor plants worth ₹4,594 crore in Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab (backed by Intel and Lockheed Martin).
• Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated construction would begin soon; plants are expected operational in 2-3 years.

Indian opinion Analysis

Semiconductor manufacturing is vital for India’s economic progress and technological self-reliance. Accusations of bias in project allocation could impact perceptions of equity among Indian states and discourage investments or morale in Opposition-led regions. Strategic placement based on state readiness may be defensible but must be transparently communicated to prevent allegations.Furthermore, the promise of swift plant operations signals progress toward establishing India as a global semiconductor hub.

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