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Artificial intelligence: Leapfrog opportunity for Indian education

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“For decades, India was told it had “missed the bus” on semiconductors. That refrain is no longer true. Under the India Semiconductor Mission, 10 semiconductor plants have been approved. The construction work of the plants is progressing at a fast pace. Today, we can confidently say that the first “Made in India” chip will be out this year. A pilot production line in one of the units has already started in Sanand, and within a year, we expect four more units to go into production. ”

— Ashwin Vaishnav, Indian Express (3/9)

“Our cities occupy just 3% of the land and contribute a massive 60% of GDP. Our metropolises are particularly good at introducing opportunities to migrants as much as to locals. But to continue this, a basic social contract has to be respected by all stakeholders.”

— The Times Of India, (3/9)