PM Modi to lay foundation for UP's 1st semiconductor factory
On February 21, 2026, Prime Minister Modi is expected to participate in a foundation-stone laying ceremony for Uttar Pradesh's very first semiconductor manufacturing unit in Gautam Buddh Nagar.
The following day, he'll open the full Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat corridor and the new Meerut Metro—big moves for tech and travel in the region.
Chip factory and metro line
This new chip factory is a team-up between HCL Group and Foxconn. It'll make display driver chips (think phones, laptops, cars) and is set to create nearly 3,800 jobs—a solid boost for young professionals.
Plus, with the Namo Bharat corridor expected to further streamline travel and a fresh metro line in Meerut, getting around is about to get way easier.
If you care about tech careers or hate long commutes, this is news you'll want to know.