Which state recently unveiled a semiconductor policy to set up Semicon city?

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• The Gujarat Governement Announced its Semiconductor Policy 2022-’ 27 to create two lakh new jobs and a “ Semicon City” on 5,000- 10,000 acres at Dholera Special Investment Region ( SIR). • The policy looks to attract semiconductor fabrication units, display fabrication units, silicon photonics and semiconductor assembly, testing, marking and packaging facilities to Gujarat. • This dedicated policy for semiconductors is expected to co- exist with an Electronic Policy 2016-’ 21 of the state government. • The state will provide 75 per cent subsidy on the first 200 acres required for a fabrication project. • Additional land required for the project or for other projects approved under India Semiconductor Mission will be provided at a 50 per cent subsidy. About Gujarat Capital: Gandhinagar Governor: Acharya Devvrat Chief Minister: Bhupendrabhai Patel