8 Major Announcements by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw at Republic Plenary Summit

Ashwini Vaishnaw at Republic Plenary Summit: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw made a series of key announcements at the Republic Plenary Summit, shedding light on the government's vision for India's technological, infrastructural, and digital future. From advancements in telecom and AI to transformative railway and semiconductor projects, his address highlighted India's push towards innovation and self-reliance. Here’s a look at the 8 major announcements by Vaishnaw which, highlighted the roadmap for India's next phase of growth.

8 Major Announcements by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw at Republic Plenary Summit

• First Hydrogen Train Set to Launch in May 2025: Vaishnaw revealed that India's first hydrogen-powered train will be launched in May 2025. "With 1,200 horsepower, this is going to be one of the most powerful hydrogen trains in the world," he stated.
• First Made-in-India Semiconductor Chip Will Be Rolled Out in 2025: Vaishnaw said that the first Made-in-India semiconductor chip will be rolled out this year in 2025. Vaishnaw revealed that India flagged off its semiconductor programme in 2022 and at present, the government is building 5 major chipset plants.  
• India Will Be Among Top 5 in AI & Deep Tech by 2029: Vaishnaw asserted that India is “very well placed” to win the AI race, and it will be among the top 5 in AI and deep tech by 2029, and will fundamentally change Indian society and economy.
• Railways on Brink of Transformation: In the next five years, we are going to see completely transformed railways, Vaishnaw told Arnab.
• A New Generation of Trains Coming Soon: The minister said, "We will see a large-scale movement of Vande Bharat Trains, Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains, Amrit Bharat Trains, and Namo Bharat Trains in the coming years."
• The Greenest Railways: Indian Railways is set to become the world's greenest railway network, Vaishnaw asserted, stressing the government’s commitment to sustainability and eco-friendly transportation.
• Expansion of Bullet Train Corridors Across India: At the Republic Plenary Summit, Vaishnaw revealed that India’s high-speed rail ambitions are expanding, with new bullet train corridors planned across the country. "In the coming years, we will see bullet train corridors coming up in many parts of the country," he said, referring to the BJP 's election manifesto. "After the success of the Western side, we will have one in the North, one in the South, and one in the East. This will introduce a totally new way of travelling",  the Union Minister told Arnab.
• India’s to Become a Major Manufacturer And Exporter of Railway Equipment: "We will also see a totally new generation of locomotives. India will become a major railway equipment manufacturer and exporter in the coming years—the way we have in electronics, technology, and defence equipment. The same transformation will happen in Railways as well," Vaishnaw said.

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