Jumbo challenge for chip-making: Tata Electronics builds elephant-proof barrier for Assam unit; snakes necessitate further safeguards

In a remarkable blend of technology and nature, Tata Electronics’ ambitious semiconductor plant in Assam encounters an unexpected challenge: local elephants. These majestic creatures pose a risk to the precision manufacturing of chips. To address this, authorities are constructing a sturdy ‘elephant-proof’ barrier, with the support of the state. Furthermore, wildlife experts are safely relocating snakes discovered in the area.