India’s drive towards semiconductor sovereignty gains massive traction with four plants reaching pilot production. Out of 10 government-approved units backed by Rs 1.6 lakh crore investments, these facilities are now testing real-world output, as informed by Minister Jitin Prasada in Parliament.
The portfolio is impressive: silicon fabs, advanced packaging lines, and specialized units for CMOS and silicon carbide. This isn’t just about building factories—it’s crafting an end-to-end ecosystem from chip design to final assembly.
Innovation hubs are buzzing too. Government-backed startups have fast-tracked 24 design projects, hitting milestones like tape-out for 16 and VC funding for 13. Educational outreach is equally robust, with EDA tools reaching 350 universities and 65,000 engineers honing cutting-edge skills.
Launched with Rs 76,000 crore, the Semicon India initiative encompasses design, fab, ATMP, and more. Parallel growth in IT underscores the ripple effect: exports up 47% to $224.4 billion, revenues at $283 billion over five years.
Looking ahead, ISM 2.0 promises deeper hardware-software synergy, strengthening the tech landscape. Coupled with the REPM scheme worth Rs 7,280 crore, India is locking in critical materials for sustained manufacturing dominance.
As these plants scale up, India positions itself as a vital node in the global supply chain, poised for technological leadership and economic resurgence.