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India's Semiconductor Ambitions: Building the Ecosystem

India's Semiconductor Ambitions: Building the Ecosystem
Semiconductor ecosystem will take time to build: Ajit Manocha of SEMI · thehindubusinessline.com

India wants to build its own semiconductor industry, which is important for many businesses and national security.

It's like building a factory for tiny computer chips.

Even though India started late, it has a good plan.

It will take about 4-5 years to fully develop the industry.

India will likely design and make some chips, while also assembling others.

India will also need to rely on other countries for now.

There are many STEM graduates in India, and the plan is to train more skilled workers locally.

The government hopes to create lots of new jobs, and keep talent in India.

Key facts

Organization
SEMI (Semiconductor Equipment & Material International)
Key Figure
Ajit Manocha, President and CEO of SEMI
India's Semiconductor Mission (ISM)
Supported by PM Modi
Ecosystem Timeline
Expected to take 4-5 years to fully develop
Focus
Chip design, wafer manufacturing, and assembly
Job Creation
Millions of jobs announced under ISM

Quotes

Ajit Manocha

President and CEO of SEMI

“The good thing is that we have the raw material (fresh graduates) here and we can train them either locally, or we can send them abroad for experience.”
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“India produces many STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) graduates, but lacks sufficient training opportunities for them.”
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