Maharashtra Academy of Sciences (MASc) president Dr Dinesh Amalnerkar has highlighted the need for the state to strengthen its semiconductor research and manufacturing ecosystem to keep pace with states like Gujarat and Telangana.
He was speaking at an event here on Sunday to launch the golden jubilee celebration of MASc which functions under the state government's auspices. Jointly organised with the Institution of Engineers India on the occasion of National Technology Day, the event also saw the unveiling of a commemorative logo and launch of the academy's redesigned digital portal.