India is preparing to join the world’s leading technology nations with a plan to manufacture some of the most advanced computer chips domestically by 2032.
Union Minister for Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw said India aims not just to catch up with global leaders but to play a leading role in the semiconductor industry over the next decade.
Semiconductor chips are essential for modern electronics, powering everything from smartphones and home appliances to cars and defense systems. Smaller chips, like 3-nanometer (3 nm) semiconductors, operate faster, use less power, and improve device performance. Currently, these advanced chips are made only in a few countries, including Taiwan and South Korea.
Producing chips in India could reduce import dependence, create thousands of high-skilled jobs, and strengthen supply chains, an issue highlighted during global shortages in the pandemic. The government has allocated over ₹1.6 lakh crore to support companies building chip factories. Companies such as Tata Group and Micron are already setting up plants in Gujarat and Assam.
More than 300 Indian universities have begun training students in chip design to ensure there is skilled talent to run these factories. India is building the ecosystem now with factories, design centers, and education programs.
The government expects India’s first “Made in India” basic chips to roll out by 2026. By 2032, the goal is to produce advanced 3 nm chips, potentially making India one of the top four chip-making countries. By 2035, India aims to become a global leader in semiconductor technology.
Having earned a reputation as the world’s software hub, India now seeks to establish itself as a manufacturing base for critical chips that will power future technologies. If successful, “Made in India” could soon feature in some of the world’s most advanced electronic devices.
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