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PM Modi’s State Visit to US

Key outcomes of the bilateral talks

Jet engine tech transfer
There was an announcement of a mega deal between the General Electric Aerospace and the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for the manufacture in India of GE’s F414 engine.

Inaugural session of an innovation platform called India-United States Defence Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS-X)

Cooperation in Semiconductor manufacturing
U.S. semiconductor technology and chip maker Micron Technology, Inc said it would invest up to $825 million in a new chip assembly and test facility in Gujarat.

PM Modi presented 5-point proposals for energising India-USA collaboration in education and research sector
Integrated approach bringing together government, industry and academia;
Encouraging exchange of Teachers & Students;
Organising Hackathons on various subjects between the two countries;
Mutual recognition of vocational skills qualifications; and
Encouraging visits of people associated with education and research.