Intel showcases indigenous laptops and IT products in Delhi, accelerating the ‘Make in India’ initiative.

Intel India on Thursday showcased a diverse range of locally manufactured laptops and IT products at the India Tech Ecosystem Summit in New Delhi, reinforcing its commitment to the government’s Make in India initiative. The event brought together several local manufacturers to highlight devices designed and manufactured in India, emphasizing technology-driven growth.

The main highlights were the launch of Mega Networks’ 4th generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processor locally manufactured server and C-DAC’s high performance computing server Rudra.

The event showcased over 25 innovative products, including banking on wheels, thin clients, all-in-one clients and multi-functional kiosks, showcasing a wide range of Make in India solutions from over 10 original design manufacturers (ODMs), original equipment manufacturers. manufacturers (OEM) and ecosystem players.

In addition, the event served as a forum for matchmapping between public entities, enterprises, OEMs, local ecosystems and Taiwanese ODM companies, promoting domestic and international cooperation. Distinguished speakers from the government and leading ecosystem players including Microsoft and Google delivered keynotes and shared insights on the future of technology in India.

Santhosh Viswanathan, Vice President and Managing Director, India Region, Intel, said, “This comprehensive showcase, featuring a wide range of locally designed and manufactured electronics and IT products, marks a shift beyond mere assembly to innovation and self-reliance, and serves as a testament to the future. , where India plays a significant role in shaping cutting-edge technology on the global stage.”

Gokul V Subramaniam, President, Intel India and Vice Chairman, Client Computing Group, stated, “The Make in India initiative brings different areas of technology to the fore, bringing innovation and manufacturing leadership together to serve India and the global market.”

In November last year, ReturnByte reported that the tech giant is partnering with eight companies from Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Haryana to speed up laptop manufacturing in the country. The list of companies participating in this collaboration includes Bhagwati Products Ltd, Dixon Technologies India Ltd, Kaynes Technology India Ltd, Optiemus Electronics Ltd, Panache Digilife Ltd, Smile Electronics Ltd, Syrma SGS Technology Ltd and VVDN Technologies Private Ltd.

At the event, Ministry of Electronics and IT Secretary S Krishnan stated that India needs to take its rightful place in the spectrum of electronics manufacturing. “Many of the eight manufacturers that Intel has identified in the country are likely to make laptops or even Chromebooks that would be cost-effective and relatively affordable,” he said.

He also appreciated Intel’s efforts in India. “You’re leading the way for many of your peers in this segment by creating these collaborations and bringing in manufacturers who can work with you and learn from you and grow,” Krishnan said.