New Delhi, February 20, 2026 — Marking a monumental shift in global technology geopolitics, India formally joined the US-led ‘Pax Silica’ coalition today on the fifth day of the India AI Impact Summit 2026.
The strategic agreement cements a powerful technology and supply chain alliance between India and the United States, designed to secure and democratically govern the vital silicon infrastructure that powers the global AI economy.
The signing ceremony, attended by top government and industry leaders from both nations, underscored a mutual commitment to building long-term resilience in advanced technologies and keeping the future of artificial intelligence in trusted hands.
Minister of Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, framed the pact as a generational leap for the country’s tech ecosystem. “We are not just holding a summit; we are building the future,” Vaishnaw stated. Highlighting the power of compounding growth, he emphasized India’s accelerating capabilities. “Today, India’s talented engineers are designing the world’s most advanced chips.”
For the broader tech industry and emerging professionals, the most striking takeaway from the summit was the massive employment forecast. Minister Vaishnaw announced that the rapidly expanding semiconductor industry will soon require around one million new skilled professionals, calling it “a very big opportunity for India.”
The core message of the Pax Silica initiative is clear: the hardware and infrastructure backing the AI revolution cannot be left to chance. It aims to build a secure, resilient ecosystem across AI, semiconductors, and critical minerals.
Following the signing, a high-level fireside chat highlighted this strategic convergence. The panel featured key architects of this new tech landscape, including S. Krishnan (Secretary, MeitY), Sergio Gor (US Ambassador to India), Sanjay Mehrotra (CEO of Micron Technology), and Randhir Thakur (CEO & MD of Tata Electronics).
Emphasizing the need for a coordinated push, MeitY Secretary S. Krishnan noted that the ultimate goal is “resilient collaboration with trusted partners who share our values,” firmly positioning India at the absolute center of the future global tech ecosystem.
Source: Press Release:Press Information Bureau