NID to Expand Into Semiconductor and High-Tech Design Sectors: Amit Shah
Highlighting the role of design in modern industries, Shah said NID should now expand its focus towards high-technology sectors such as semiconductors and chip design.
Amit Shah inaugurates the Innovation & Incubation Centre (IIC) at the National Institute of Design in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and other dignitaries were present.
Ahmedabad: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday inaugurated the Innovation & Incubation Centre (IIC) at the National Institute of Design in Ahmedabad, calling for greater integration of design, innovation and entrepreneurship across emerging technology sectors including semiconductors and chip design.
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and several other dignitaries attended the event.
Addressing the gathering, Amit Shah said NID was established with the vision of identifying and nurturing India’s inherent design talent and unlocking its commercial potential.
He said design should not be viewed merely as a discipline but as a refined form of creativity that influences every sector of society, industry and daily life.
“The objective of NID is to promote the culture of design in the country and realise its commercial potential one hundred percent,” Shah said.
The Home Minister said India already possesses deep-rooted design traditions across sectors, but these strengths require greater recognition and institutional support.
Highlighting the role of design in modern industries, Shah said NID should now expand its focus towards high-technology sectors such as semiconductors and chip design.
“We must move forward in the field of high-tech design, whether it is semiconductors or chips,” he said, adding that India needs to explore all sectors where creativity, technical precision and design capabilities intersect.
Shah also stressed the need for stronger industry linkages and commercial support systems for young designers. He said designers excel in creativity but often require assistance in commercialisation and business development.
He suggested the creation of dedicated verticals within NID campuses to connect students and young professionals with industry opportunities and entrepreneurship support.
The newly inaugurated Innovation & Incubation Centre is expected to provide a platform for aspiring designers, startups and innovators to develop commercially viable products and solutions.
Shah said design should become an accepted and aspirational career choice for India’s youth, similar to music, arts and other creative professions.
Referring to the traditional Patan Patola textile art of Gujarat, he highlighted India’s long-standing design heritage and craftsmanship traditions, calling for greater efforts to modernise and scale such strengths for global markets.
Officials said the new centre would help strengthen India’s design ecosystem by encouraging innovation, startup incubation and industry collaboration in emerging sectors.
