India has formally joined the US-led Pax Silica initiative, aimed at strengthening supply chains for critical minerals and artificial intelligence. Signed at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, the pact positions India as a strategic partner in global semiconductor and AI ecosystems.
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New Delhi: India on Friday signed a declaration to join the US-led strategic alliance, "PAX Silica." The initiative aims to strengthen critical mineral and artificial intelligence (AI) supply chains and challenge China's dominance in rare earth minerals. The announcement was made during the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi.
Under the joint venture, India will become part of a secure, resilient, and innovation-driven supply chain. This partnership, spanning sectors such as agriculture, minerals, semiconductors, and AI infrastructure, will help enhance technological cooperation and ensure secure access to resources needed for cutting-edge industries.
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Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnav, said, "India has now become part of PAX Silica. This will be extremely beneficial for our electronics and semiconductor industry. Ten plants are already established in India, and the first semiconductor plant will soon begin commercial production. This is a significant step in building the entire ecosystem."
US Ambassador Sergio Gor described the alliance as a strategic initiative shaping the economic and technological order of the 21st century. He said India's participation is "strategic and essential," as the country's engineering talent, mineral resource processing capabilities, and strengthening US technological cooperation play a vital role. He emphasized, "Peace comes from strength."
'Pax Silica' is a strategic alliance launched by the US, aimed at securing the global supply chain for AI and semiconductors. 'Pax' means peace, and 'silica' is the fundamental mineral for computer chips and AI systems. This initiative aims to create a reliable alternative to the current supply chain controlled by China.
India is considered a key link in this alliance, as it possesses a large talent pool and untapped mineral resources. This initiative will reduce dependence on China, partner with technology leaders like Japan and the Netherlands, and promote domestic production and technology self-reliance, in line with the goals of the National Critical Minerals Mission and the India Semiconductor Mission.
Under this alliance, India is emerging as a strong and secure partner in the global AI and semiconductor industry.
