Semicon India Programme 2026: Semicon 2.0 Portal, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Chip Design, India's Achievements and Way Forward

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Semicon India Programme 2026: Semicon 2.0 Portal, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Chip Design, India's Achievements and Way Forward

1. Background and Recent Development

• On 6 November 2026, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched the Semicon 2.0 Web Application Portal in New Delhi.
• Applications are now open under Pillars 2, 3 and 4, covering semiconductor equipment, materials, fabrication plants and chip packaging.

2. Historical and Policy Background

• Semicon 1.0, approved in December 2021 with ₹76,000 crore, aimed to establish India's semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem.
• The Union Cabinet approved Semicon 2.0 on 15 July 2026, with an outlay of ₹1,27,500 crore.
• The India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), under MeitY, is the nodal agency.

3. Six Pillars of Semicon 2.0

• Chip design and intellectual property development.
• Semiconductor machines and materials.
• Establishment of additional fabrication plants.
• Expansion of ATMP/OSAT packaging and testing.
• Research and development.
• Talent development and specialised technical training.