India's Semiconductor Mission: A Path to a Self-Reliant Silicon Ecosystem

With an investment of ₹76,000 crore for semiconductor production, packaging, and design facilities, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi administration established the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) in 2021.

The semiconductor industry is crucial for developing any country's technology and economy. Understanding this significance, the Government of India has recently launched the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), which will aim to strengthen Semiconductor manufacturing in the country. This initiative coheres with India's stated plan to become a world hub for the production and design of semiconductors.

Recent Developments

In recent times, the Union Cabinet, headed by the Prime Minister, gave its nod to setting up three semiconductor units under the Development of Semiconductors and Display Manufacturing Ecosystem in India. The total expenditure for this scheme is a whopping ₹76,000 crore. Construction of these units will begin in the next 100 days, a giant leap toward building a complete semiconductor ecosystem in India.

Key Highlights of the Approved Semiconductor Units

1. Semiconductor Fab by Tata Electronics Private Limited (TEPL)

◆ Location: Dholera, Gujarat

◆ Capacity: 50,000 wafer starts per month

◆ Investment: ₹91,000 crore

◆ Technology Partner: Power chip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp (PSMC), Taiwan

◆ Segments Covered: High-performance compute chips (28 nm technology) and power management chips for various applications, including electric vehicles (EV), telecom, and consumer electronics.

2. Semiconductor ATMP Unit in Assam

◆ Location: Morigaon, Assam

◆ Investment: ₹27,000 crore

◆ Technology: Indigenous advanced semiconductor packaging technologies, including flip chip and ISIP (Integrated System In Package)

◆ Capacity: 48 million units per day