SEPTEMBER, 20259MEITY EYES MICRO LED PLANT TO BOOST DISPLAY MANUFACTURING HARYANA CM, MINISTER LAY FOUNDATION FOR GURUGRAM METROThe Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) is considering setting up a micro LED display fabrication factory in India as its main aim would be to back domestic semiconductor and advanced display manufacturing under the Semicon India program. The project is in line with the government's policy of creating local production of high-tech products with the aim of lowering imports.Micro LED technology presents a number of advantages which include higher contrast and wider color gamut and thinner profile and lower power consumption as compared to traditional LCD or OLED displays. For this reason, it is also used in premium devices and fast-growing sectors such as wearables, AR/VR, and automotive displays.The point of view of MeitY is based on the technology of micro LED due to its capability to skip over all other display technologies and establish a technology base for the future. Presently, negotiations are going on to allow micro LED manufacturing to be done in conjunction with LCD, OLED, and AMOLED plants where the incentives along with the policy framework will assist the investors whether they are global or domestic. Till now, large-scale projects have mainly focused on LCD and OLED due to scalability and demand but micro LED is still considered a strategic long-term priority.The government would reassign any leftover money from the India Semiconductor Mission to this project and join forces with technology partners to provide cutting-edge infrastructure and a trained workforce for the micro LED fab. The aim of this project is to support India's digital electronics and AI ecosystem and position the country not only as a mass producer but also as a global innovator in advanced display technologies. On 5th September 2025, Haryana's Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and Union Urban Development Minister, Manohar Lal Khattar laid the foundation stone of Gurugram metro's first phase."The metro rail project will reduce congestion and pollution in the city. This is a historic day, and this project will transform the transport infrastructure of Gurugram and boost connectivity across NCR," said Saini while speaking at Gurugram University auditorium.A much-awaited infrastructural development in Gurugram, the first phase of the metro, includes the construction of 15.22 km of metro rail viaduct. The first phase, spanning 28.5 km in length, will connect Millennium City Centre to Sector 101 of Gurugram, passing through 13 other stations.Speaking at the occasion, Union Urban Development Minister, Manohar Lal Khattar mentioned that the project will cost around Rs. 5,600 crore and will ensure rapid development of Gurugram, Manesar and Faridabad.Sharing his thoughts about Mr. Pradeep Aggarwal, Founder & Chairman, Signature Global (India) Ltd., "The foundation of the Gurugram Metro Expansion Project marks a landmark moment in the city's growth journey. Metro connectivity is the backbone of any modern urban ecosystem, and this expansion--spanning 15 km with 15 new stations--will ease mobility, decongest traffic, and unlock new opportunities for both businesses and citizens.""Along with transformative infrastructure such as the Dwarka Expressway, Southern Peripheral Road, and Sohna Elevated Corridor, this development is set to redefine Gurugram as a seamlessly connected urban hub. Collectively, these projects are not only enhancing the real estate potential of SPR and Dwarka Expressway but also laying the foundation for balanced, sustainable, and inclusive urban growth," he added. TOP STORIESSEPTEMBER, 20259
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