Taking a Giant Leap in Chip Making: India's Semiconductor Journey Under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM)
UP Pursues Rs 3,700 Crore Investment: State's Cabinet Endorses Semiconductor Facility Construction
Embracing the future, our nation's steps towards becoming a significant player in the global semiconductor scene are gaining momentum. This quest is being spearheaded by the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) that's been pushing for increased domestic manufacturing and design capabilities. As it stands, five semiconductor units are already well on their way, with another exciting addition to the mix [1][2][3].
This ambitious sixth unit will find its roots near Jewar airport in the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA), Uttar Pradesh. The project is the result of a strategic partnership between tech veterans, HCL and Foxconn. With HCL offering its hardware development know-how and Foxconn bringing its global electronics manufacturing prowess to the table, the partnership aims to conquer the production of display driver chips for a myriad of devices such as mobile phones, laptops, automobiles, and PCs [1][2].
The plant is designed to process a whopping 20,000 wafers monthly, translating to an output capacity of 36 million units per month. A hefty Rs 3,700 crore investment is expected to bring this vision to life [1][2].
Inching Closer to the Global Stage
Five other semiconductor projects are currently in advanced stages of construction, with key players like Micron Technology, Tata Electronics, Tata Semiconductor Assembly and Test, CG Power, and Kaynes Semicon stepping onto the Indian scene, primarily in Gujarat and Assam [2]. Major ecosystem partners like Applied Materials and Lam Research have already established a strong presence in India, alongside chemical and gas suppliers such as Merck, Linde, Air Liquide, and Inox, all geared up for the burgeoning Indian semiconductor industry [1].
Anchoring the Subcontinent's Self-Reliance
Tucked under the broader umbrella of the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, the expansion of India's semiconductor industry is on the rise, driven by increasing demand across diverse sectors including laptops, mobile phones, servers, medical devices, power electronics, defense equipment, and consumer electronics [1].
The Power of Knowledge and Innovation
The growth of the semiconductor industry in India is being fueled by the ardent efforts of academic institutions and startups. Over 270 institutions and 70 startups are actively working on pioneering semiconductor technologies, with 20 exceptional products developed by students finding praise with the Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL) in Mohali [1].
As India charges ahead on its semiconductor journey, the rapid growth in laptop, mobile phone, server, medical device, power electronics, defense equipment, and consumer electronics manufacturing is only further solidifying Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modiji's vision for a self-reliant India.
Leveraging the collective expertise of HCL and Foxconn, the sixth semiconductor unit aims to produce display driver chips for various devices, marking a significant step in India's pursuit to establish itself as a global player in the technology sector.
The collaboration between academic institutions, startups, and prominent partners like Applied Materials and Lam Research is instrumental in India's quest for self-reliance, particularly in the semiconductor industry.
