🌐 India Semiconductor Mission: Building the Chip Powerhouse
India is stepping into a new era of self-reliance in semiconductor technology with the launch of the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) under the Semicon India Programme. With 10 new projects approved across the country, India is not just preparing chips – it is preparing its future in technology.
🔎 What is the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM)?
The ISM is a strategic initiative by the Government of India to strengthen the country’s semiconductor and display manufacturing ecosystem. The goal is to:
- Reduce dependency on imports
- Boost the “Make in India” vision
- Create world-class semiconductor fabs, ATMP/OSAT units, and advanced packaging facilities
- Generate lakhs of skilled jobs in electronics and VLSI design
🏭 Approved Semiconductor Units (2024–25)
Here’s a snapshot of the 10 approved projects:
1. Continental Device India – OSAT, Punjab
- Investment: ₹118 crore
- Capacity: 158 million units/year
- Jobs: ~250
- Focus: Advanced Si & High-Power Diode Packages
- Applications: Automotive, Renewable Energy, Consumer Electronics
2. Micron Semiconductor Technology – ATMP, Gujarat
- Investment: ₹22,516 crore (largest!)
- Capacity: 13.52 million units/year
- Jobs: ~20,000
- Focus: Flip-Chip, Wirebond
- Applications: Consumer Computing, AI, Storage, Mobile
3. Tata Semiconductor Manufacturing – Fab, Gujarat
- Technology Partner: PSMC (Taiwan)
- Investment: ₹91,526 crore
- Capacity: 50,000 wafer starts/month
- Jobs: ~20,000
- Applications: Wi-Fi, Networking, RF switches, Bluetooth, Automotive
4. CG Power & Industrial Solutions (with Renesas & Stars Microelectronics) – ATMP, Gujarat
- Investment: ₹7,584 crore
- Capacity: 4.44 million units/year
- Jobs: ~5,000
- Focus: QFN, BGA, FC-BGA
- Applications: Consumer, Automotive, Industrial Power Electronics
5. Kaynes Semicon – ATMP, Gujarat
- Investment: ₹3,307 crore
- Capacity: 23.1 million units/year
- Jobs: ~2,000
- Focus: Flip-Chip, Advanced Packaging
- Applications: Automotive, Microcontrollers, EV, Communications
6. Tata Semiconductor Assembly & Test (TSAT) – Assam
- Investment: ₹27,120 crore
- Capacity: 15.6 million units/year
- Jobs: ~26,000 (highest employment!)
- Applications: Automotive, EV, Telecom, Mobile
7. India Chip (HCL–Foxconn JV) – Uttar Pradesh
- Investment: ₹7,365 crore
- Capacity: 43.2 million units/year
- Jobs: ~4,000
- Focus: Wafer-level Packaging
- Applications: Mobiles, Tablets, Automotive Displays
8. SiCSEM – Compound Fab, Odisha
- Investment: ₹2,067 crore
- Capacity: 9.6 million units/year
- Jobs: ~1,000
- Focus: SiC MOSFET, Diode Packaging
- Applications: EV, Solar, Defense, High Voltage
9. 3D Glass – Advanced Packaging, Odisha
- Investment: ₹1,944 crore
- Capacity: 12 million units/year
- Jobs: ~284
- Focus: Glass Substrate ATMP, 3DHI modules
- Applications: HPC/AI, Automotive, Sensors, Bio-Med
10. Advanced System in Package Technologies – OSAT, Andhra Pradesh
- Investment: ₹4,469 crore
- Capacity: 9.6 million units/year
- Jobs: ~500
- Applications: Mobile Phones, Automotive, Consumer Electronics
📌 Key Highlights for Students
- Total Investment: Over ₹1.6 lakh crore
- Job Creation: More than 75,000 direct jobs (plus indirect jobs)
- Technology Areas: ATMP (Assembly, Testing, Marking, Packaging), OSAT, Compound Semiconductors, Advanced Packaging
- Applications: AI, Automotive (EVs), Mobile Phones, HPC, Renewable Energy
🎯 Why Students Should Care?
- Career Opportunities: ISM will open vast job roles in semiconductor design, VLSI, testing, and fabrication.
- Skill Development: India needs experts in chip design, CAD tools, cleanroom operations, process technology.
- Research Scope: New opportunities for PhD, startups, and innovation in areas like ADPLL, low-power design, advanced packaging.
- National Importance: Self-reliance in chips strengthens India’s digital economy, defense, and AI ecosystem.
✨ Conclusion
The India Semiconductor Mission is more than just factories – it’s about empowering students, researchers, and engineers to lead the global chip revolution. If you are studying Electronics, VLSI, or Communication Engineering, this is the right time to skill up and become a part of India’s semiconductor future.
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