The Indian Semiconductor Mission and Purdue University have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the purposes of capacity building, research and development, and industry participation, according to Union Minister of Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw, who is now in the US.
Ashwini Vaishnaw posted the following on his official Twitter account: "MoU between India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) and Purdue University, US, for cooperation in capacity building, R&D, and industry participation."
Ashwini Vaishnaw also had a meeting with Intel's American management. At Google Headquarters,
Ashwini Vaishnaw visited Google CEO Sundar Pichai earlier, and they spoke about India Stack and the "Make in India" initiative. "Met @sundarpichai at the @Google HQ," tweeted Ashwini Vaishnaw. Good discussion of the Make in India programme and India Stack. Sundar Pichai praised the minister for visiting Googleplex in response to Vaishnaw's tweet. As he wrote in a tweet, "Thank you for taking the time to visit us at the Googleplex, Minister @AshwiniVaishnaw. Enjoyed discussing the many ways we're working together on India's digital transformation, and the opportunities ahead."
After visiting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Google CEO said it is amazing to watch the quick rate of technical advancement under his leadership. The two then met. In order to foster an open internet that serves all users, Pichai said he looked forward to continuing their excellent collaboration and supporting India's G20 chairmanship.
"I want to thank PM @narendramodi for a wonderful encounter today. It is encouraging to observe how quickly technology is advancing under your direction. Pichai wrote in a tweet, "We look forward to advancing an open, connected internet that works for all and supporting India's G20 presidency."
Ashwini Vaishnaw also discussed the India Semiconductor Mission in California with SEMI leadership while he was in the US. The following tweet was posted by him: "Interacted with @SEMIconex leadership about the India Semiconductor Mission."
