India Joins US-Led Pax Silica: A Game Changer for Tech & Economy

• India officially joined the US-led Pax Silica initiative at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, with Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, US Ambassador Sergio Gor, and Google CEO Sundar Pichai present.
• The initiative aims to secure and strengthen the supply chain for semiconductors, AI, and technology, reducing dependence on China.
• Pax Silica will support India's semiconductor ecosystem, manufacturing, and chip design, with India becoming the tenth member alongside countries like Australia, Israel, Japan, and South Korea.
• It will create new opportunities for high-quality chip manufacturing, supply chain diversification, technical investment, and strengthen India's role in global technology standards.
• The move is expected to boost skill development, jobs, innovation, and provide secure access to critical minerals, enhancing India's strategic position in the Indo-Pacific and its path to becoming a developed nation by 2047.