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Malaysia Sun
7 days ago
- Business
- Malaysia Sun
India's semiconductor vision gathers momentum with 3nm chip design and talent development initiatives
New Delhi [India], July 25 (ANI): India is home to nearly 20 per cent of the world's chip design engineers and building on this strong talent base, the government is facilitating the development of a complete semiconductor ecosystem in India, Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology, Jitin Prasada, informed Lok Sabha on Friday. Leading semiconductor companies have established chip design and research centers in India. A 3nm semiconductor chip designed in India was recently unveiled, the minister said. It showcases the technical capabilities of Indian engineers and importance of Indian design centres in global semiconductor industry. To foster talent development in the semiconductor chip design, the Government has launched several initiatives, such as, new curriculum by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) for VLSI Design and Technology, Integrated Circuit (IC) manufacturing; developing 85,000 skilled manpower in semiconductor design sector & providing EDA tools to design semiconductor chips; 45,000+ students from 100 institutions enrolled so far; Besides, a Skilled Manpower Advanced Research and Training (SMART) Lab at NIELIT Calicut is being undertaken to train 1 lakh engineers nation-wide with 44,000+ engineers already trained; collaboration with industry and universities such as Lam Research, IBM and Purdue University. India is leveraging its large talent pool, global semiconductor design companies are now rapidly expanding their workforce in India to design cutting-edge chips. Under Semicon India programme, a total outlay of Rs 76,000 crore was approved for catalysing semiconductor and display manufacturing ecosystem in India. Six (6) semiconductor manufacturing and 22 design-linked incentive (DLI) projects have been approved 72 companies are provided chip design infrastructure such as EDA tools & FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) boards from Synopsys, Cadence, Siemens, etc. Access to the Post Silicon Validation and Testing and Packaging Support is also being provided, the minister noted. (ANI)
Hans India
25-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Let shortcomings in semiconductor sector be avoided in quantum mission: MP
Bengaluru: It is evident from the Union Government's response in Parliament that the Semicon India initiative, launched in 2021 with the ambitious aim of generating one million employment opportunities, has fallen significantly short of its original projections. In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, the Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology, Shri Jitin Prasada, revealed that the initiative is now expected to generate just over 27,000 direct jobs, a figure far below the original target set by the Centre. Reacting to this development, Member of Parliament from Raichur and Yadgir, G. Kumar Naik, cautioned that the shortcomings witnessed in the semiconductor sector must not be repeated in the National Quantum Mission (NQM). In a statement, MP Naik observed that the revised employment estimates indicate a substantial gap between announcement and implementation. 'Despite the scale of India's demographic dividend and the urgent imperative of employment generation, Semicon India has remained largely a policy statement with limited tangible outcomes on the ground,' he noted. The MP further expressed concern that excessive centralisation, unrealistic timelines, and delays in procedural clearances have dampened investor confidence, thereby impeding India's progress in the global semiconductor ecosystem. 'It is imperative that the Union Government ensures these challenges are not replicated as we embark on the path of quantum technology development,' MP Naik stated. He added that centralised control, unrealistic timelines, and the shortage of skilled talent were among the major reasons for the underperformance of the semiconductor initiative. Therefore, he emphasised that the Quantum Mission must allow for state-led innovations and a decentralised approach. MP Naik strongly endorsed the proactive steps undertaken by the State of Karnataka, under the leadership of Chief Minister Shri Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister Shri D.K. Shivakumar, who have outlined a clear vision to position Karnataka as a global quantum innovation hub. He also appreciated the coordinated interdepartmental efforts led by Karnataka's Minister for Science and Technology Shri N.S. Boseraju, IT/BT and Rural Development & Panchayat Raj Minister Shri Priyank Kharge, Higher Education Minister Dr. M.C. Sudhakar, and Large & Medium Scale Industries Minister Shri M.B. Patil. 'Such collaboration among departments is a model for quantum-focused governance and highlights the strength of Centre-State cooperation,' MP Naik remarked. 'Karnataka stands prepared to lead a quantum transformation by applying the lessons learned from the semiconductor sector. The State's progress demonstrates the value of aligning national missions with regional capacities and leadership. It is now incumbent upon the Union Government to act with foresight and foster a truly cooperative federal model for the successful implementation of the National Quantum Mission,' he urged.
The Hindu
24-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Clutch of firms, institutions in Telangana to get support under Centre's Semicon India programme
Three companies in Telangana figure in the list of 22 approved to receive support under the Design Linked Incentive (DLI) scheme of the Centre's Semicon India programme. Under the scheme, fiscal support is provided to the approved startup and MSMEs. The three companies that have got approval are Green PMU Semi, WiSig Networks and MosChip Technologies. Additionally, design infrastructure support has also been approved to 11 companies in Telangana. Under Chips to start-up programme (C2S), 22 institutes from Telangana are being supported with design tools and six institutes are being provided financial support, Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT Jitin Prasada said in written response to queries around the India Semiconductor Mission in Lok Sabha from MPs Arvind Dharmapuri and Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy. Mr. Prasada said that the Centre has launched the Semicon India programme with an outlay of ₹76,000 crore for development of sustainable semi-conductor and display ecosystem. Under the programme, fiscal support of 50% of the project cost, on pari-passu basis, will be extended for setting up of silicon complementary metaloxide-semiconductor (CMOS) based semiconductor fabs; and setting up of display fabs. A fiscal support of 50% of the capital expenditure, on pari-passu basis, will be made available for setting up of compound semiconductors / silicon photonics (SiPh) / sensors, including micro-electro-mechanical Systems) fab/ discrete semiconductor fab and semiconductor assembly, testing, marking and packaging (ATMP) / outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) facilities. Product design linked incentive of up to 50% of the eligible expenditure, subject to a ceiling of ₹15 crore per application and also 'deployment linked incentive' of 6 to 4% of net sales turnover over five years, subject to a ceiling of ₹30 crore per application for incentivising chip design, will be provided. Under the programme, the Centre has approved six semiconductor manufacturing projects with cumulative investment of around ₹1.55 lakh crore. It is a pan India programme and the applicants are free to choose locations for their projects. Many States have designed their semiconductor policies to align with the Semicon India Programme, the Union Minister said.
The Hindu
16-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Why have special economic zones rules been relaxed?
The story so far: The Government of India has been taking various steps to boost the production of semiconductors and electronics in India, in a bid to reduce our dependence on imports. Some previous measures include the Semicon India programme launched in 2022 with an outlay of ₹76,000 crore. Now, the government has gone a step further and has relaxed key rules related to Special Economic Zones (SEZs) to further encourage the domestic manufacture of semiconductors and electronics. Why are semiconductors important? Semiconductors lie at the heart of an increasingly electronic society, with AI and machine learning only the latest in a long trend of increased digitisation and automation. Semiconductors are the tiny chips processing vast amounts of information that make all of these processes possible, in one's phone, computer, tablet, smart TV, smart speaker, car, and every other electronic gadget. According to the Semiconductor Industry Association, China accounted for about 35% of all semiconductors manufactured in the world in 2021. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, much of the world, including India, realised that the concentration of supply chains in one country posed huge risks for any country dependent on those supplies. Therefore, they started trying to boost the domestic manufacture of such key components. What are the latest steps by the Indian government? On June 9, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced that it had notified several modifications to the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Rules, 2006, a week earlier, to enhance the domestic manufacture of semiconductors. One of these tweaks was to Rule 5, which dealt with the size of the SEZ. Earlier, an SEZ set up exclusively for the manufacture of semiconductors or electronic components needed a minimum contiguous land area of 50 hectares. This has now been significantly reduced to 10 hectares. This reduced size will allow companies to make smaller investments but still avail of SEZ benefits such as tax exemptions, duty-free imports, and infrastructure support. Another amendment to Rule 7 of the SEZ Rules now allows the Board of Approval for SEZs to relax the condition that had required SEZ land to be 'encumbrance-free'. Land is deemed to be encumbrance-free if it does not have any legal claims, liens, or charges against it, and when clear title of ownership and transfer can be established. With India's complicated and often-archaic land record mechanisms, and lengthy legal processes, such a requirement would have stymied a lot of SEZs. Relaxing this rule will allow SEZs to come up faster. A third amendment was to Rule 18, allowing SEZ units in semiconductor and electronics component manufacturing to supply domestically, after paying the applicable duties. Conventionally, SEZs are exclusively export-oriented. Allowing domestic sales not only shields the SEZs from the ongoing global trade uncertainty, but also ensures a steady supply to the domestic market itself. What has been the impact? Given the changes are so recent, one can't immediately establish long-term impacts. However, following the tweaks, two new SEZs have already been approved with a total investment of ₹13,100 crore. Micron Semiconductor Technology India will establish an SEZ facility in Sanand, Gujarat for the manufacture of semiconductors with an estimated investment of ₹13,000 crore, while Hubballi Durable Goods Cluster, a part of the Aequs Group, will establish an SEZ facility for the manufacture of electronic components in Dharwad, Karnataka, at a cost of ₹100 crore. Micron's plant is to be 37.64 hectares in area and the Aequs plant is expected to be 11.55 hectares.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Semicon jobs dip, niche skills in high demand
Bengaluru: Job opportunities in India's semiconductor sector have shown a 15% reduction in the 2024-25 financial year, showed a Careernet report. The research data from 50 design-focused semiconductor GCCs, studying their structural and functional characteristics. Statistics show that job vacancies peaked at 3,760 in May last year, followed by a reduction to 3,040 in Jan this year, settling at 3,181 in March. Although there is an overall reduction, specific expertise in VLSI, embedded systems, and analogue design continues to be sought after. Mid-sized captive units have demonstrated greater adaptability in hiring practices. The industry continues to require professionals predominantly in design, R&D, and manufacturing sectors, with monthly requirements surpassing 3,000 specialists in the previous year. Recruitment efforts concentrate on research and manufacturing positions. Skills in electronic design automation (EDA) tools, semiconductor process engineering, yield analysis, data engineering, and cybersecurity for embedded systems are becoming essential as AI and ML integration advances in chip design. The report indicates these competencies will be highly sought after, supported by India's engineering expertise and government-initiated semiconductor projects. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Casas de propriedade bancária à venda em São Paulo (ver preços) LocalPlan Saiba Mais Undo "The Rs 76,000 crore Semicon India programme, with its focused incentives for chip design and deployment, reflects the government's strategic commitment to building a world-class semiconductor ecosystem. At the same time, initiatives like the Chips to Startup programme, SMART Labs, and AICTE's updated VLSI curriculum are laying the groundwork for a deep and future-ready talent pipeline. These measures are not just interventions but foundational pillars supporting India's transition from a service-driven market to a product- and R&D-led semiconductor powerhouse. While the talent demand-supply gap poses near-term challenges, the long-term trajectory is strong, particularly as mid-sized GCCs emerge as agile engines of growth and innovation," said Neelabh Shukla, CBO at Careernet. Whilst smaller firms experienced downward trends in the March quarter of 2024-25, medium and large-scale firms demonstrated positive growth, with enhanced professional recruitment during Q3 and Q4 compared to the initial half-year period.
