New Delhi: Union Minister for Communications and Development of the North-East Region, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, on Wednesday compared semiconductors to ‘charkha’, saying they symbolise India’s journey toward self-reliance in the modern era.

Speaking at the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025 here, Scindia said semiconductors today represent the same spirit of Swadeshi and self-sufficiency that the charkha once did during India’s freedom struggle.

“India is hosting a Startup World Cup where 500 companies will compete for funding. The country is witnessing a DSS revolution: Designing in India, Solving for India, and Scaling from India,” Scindia said.

Highlighting India’s rapid progress in the digital and telecom sectors, the minister said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership

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