Modi Inaugurates Semiconductor Plant and Jain Museum in Gujarat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a major semiconductor facility and a museum dedicated to Jain heritage in Gujarat on March 31, 2026, while also unveiling infrastructure projects worth more than 20,000 crore rupees across the state.

The events marked a significant day in Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad, highlighting India's advancements in technology and cultural preservation. Modi first visited the Samrat Samprati Museum at Koba Tirth within the Shri Mahavir Jain Aradhana Kendra campus in Gandhinagar. The inauguration coincided with Mahavir Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavira, founder of Jainism. Named after Samrat Samprati, a Mauryan ruler from 224 to 215 B.C. and grandson of Emperor Ashoka, the museum celebrates Jainism's emphasis on nonviolence, or ahimsa, and its historical legacy. Spanning seven galleries, it houses over 2,000 rare artifacts, including stone and metal idols, ancient manuscripts, coins, miniature paintings, silver chariots, and sculptures. Modern audiovisual displays provide an immersive experience, tracing the evolution of Jain art and spiritual traditions across centuries.

In a post on X earlier that day, Modi extended greetings on Mahavir...