Archive · 31 Jul 2025
India's Semiconductor Program Progresses Since 2021
The Indian government started a plan in December 2021 to help make and design computer chips in India.
This plan, called Semicon India Programme, has a lot of money set aside.
Part of this plan gives money to Indian companies and startups to help them design chips.
The government has given over 800 crore rupees to these companies.
These companies are designing chips for different uses like in computers and cameras.
The government also helps by providing tools and places where these companies can design and test their chips.
India launched the Semicon India Programme in December 2021 to boost semiconductor development.
The program has a budget of Rs 76,000 crore.
The Design Linked Incentive (DLI) scheme offers financial support.
Rs 803.08 crore has been approved under the DLI scheme since 2021.
23 companies and startups have received financial support for chip design.
- Who
- Indian government, companies, and startups.
- What
- India's Semicon India Programme is progressing with financial support for chip design.
- When
- Launched in December 2021.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To promote semiconductor and display development in the country.
- Program Name
- Semicon India Programme
- Launch Date
- December 2021
- Total Budget
- Rs 76,000 crore
- DLI Scheme Outlay
- Rs 1,000 crore
- Financial Support Approved
- Rs 803.08 crore
- Companies Supported
- 23