Gujarat Establishes Rs 190 Crore Semiconductor Research and Training Hub at IIT Gandhinagar
This initiative is backed by a collaborative funding model involving the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), IIT Gandhinagar, and the state government of Gujarat, involving a total capital layout of Rs 190 crore.
The primary goal of SAMARTH is to train over 10,000 individuals, including vocational trainees, industry professionals, and students, over the next five years to meet the rising demand in India's semiconductor ecosystem.
Aspirants should note that such investments highlight India's aggressive push to become a self-reliant global semiconductor manufacturing destination, making technology-driven skill programs highly relevant.
Key Facts / Static GK
IIT Gandhinagar location: Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Practice Quiz — 7 July 2026
Q1. Who has taken charge as the new Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) in July 2026?
Q2. The famous 'Jalbhara Sweet', which recently received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag, is traditionally associated with which state?
Q3. What is the main objective of the newly proposed Rs 190 crore 'SAMARTH' hub to be established at IIT Gandhinagar?
Q4. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the merchandise export data for FY 2025-26? I. Tamil Nadu emerged as India's fastest-growing merchandise exporting state. II. Jamnagar in Gujarat remained the largest exporting district in India. III. Kanchipuram district in Tamil Nadu emerged as the third-largest merchandise exporting district.
Q5. According to the MoSPI report 'Labour Market Dynamics in Million-plus Cities' (Jan-Dec 2025), which two cities recorded the highest unemployment rates exceeding 20%?
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