Survey for township near Tata semiconductor plant shelved in Assam
The Assam government has halted a survey for a proposed satellite township near a semiconductor plant due to protests from local ethnic groups. The Tata Group is developing a semiconductor plant in Morigaon district, which has been met with mixed reactions from the community. Local organizations have expressed concerns about potential displacement and have rallied against the township project.
- ▪The Assam government shelved the survey for a satellite township near a semiconductor plant after protests.
- ▪The Tata Group is investing ₹27,000 crore in the semiconductor plant, expected to produce 48 million chips daily.
- ▪Protests were organized by Tiwa and Bodo tribal organizations against the township plan, fearing eviction.
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The Assam government has shelved the survey of a proposed satellite township near an upcoming semiconductor plant in Morigaon district following protests from two ethnic groups.The Tata Group is setting up the ₹27,000-crore semiconductor plant, expected to produce up to 48 million semiconductor chips per day. Assam town rides BJP’s development showcaseWhile locals welcomed the plant coming up in the space once occupied by a Hindustan Paper Corporation mill at Jagiroad, Tiwa and Bodo tribal organisations objected to the satellite township plan.On Monday (May 18, 2026), Morigaon District Commissioner Anamika Tewari issued an order, stating that the ongoing survey work linked to “rehabilitation and resettlement (R&R)” has been cancelled with immediate effect after several organisations…
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