Gandhinagar, March 6 -- Gujarat has established itself as the preferred location for semiconductor companies following a series of strategic initiatives implemented over recent years, according to Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.

Speaking at the inauguration of the three-day SemiConnect 2025 conference in Gandhinagar on Wednesday, Patel characterised Gujarat as "the land of opportunities, a centre of unlimited possibilities and a gateway to the future."

Chief Minister Patel highlighted the state's alignment with national manufacturing goals, stating, "We are moving in a direction in which Gujarat remains at the forefront of 'Make in India, make for the world' and 'Local to global' value chains."

He noted that Gujarat has established the...