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India has officially joined the US-led Pax Silica initiative, a strategic framework designed to secure global supply chains for semiconductors, AI, and critical minerals. Formalized at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, the partnership aligns the world's two largest democracies on economic security and trusted technology standards.
Swiss President Guy Parmelin has formally backed India's initiative to democratize artificial intelligence, emphasizing international cooperation and data sovereignty. The endorsement, delivered at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, signals a strategic alignment between the two nations to foster inclusive digital growth and challenge centralized tech dominance.
India is aggressively scaling its e-waste recycling infrastructure to extract critical minerals from discarded electronics and batteries. This strategic move aims to secure domestic supply chains for high-tech manufacturing and reduce geopolitical reliance on mineral imports.