Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Semicon India 2025 at Yashobhoomi (IICC), New Delhi, marking a defining step in India’s journey to become a global semiconductor hub. The three-day event brings together global leaders, innovators, and policymakers to accelerate India’s semiconductor mission.
About Semicon India 2025
- Over 20,000 attendees, including 2,500 delegates from 48 countries and 350+ exhibiting companies.
- Focus areas:
- Semiconductor manufacturing and R&D
- Artificial intelligence (AI) and smart manufacturing
- Investment opportunities
- Workforce development
- State-level policy integration
- Participation from top global CEOs and industry leaders, including ASML, Applied Materials, LAM Research, Tokyo Electron, AMD, and Infineon.
Government Initiatives
The event highlights progress under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), backed by the ₹76,000 crore Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. Of this, ₹65,000 crore has already been committed to ongoing projects.
Key initiatives include:
- International roundtables and country pavilions to foster global partnerships.
- Design a LinkedIn incentive scheme to boost India’s start-up and innovation ecosystem.
- Focus on fab projects, advanced packaging, and compound semiconductor technologies.
Strategic Impact for India
- Strengthens India’s position as a trusted global partner in chip design, assembly, and manufacturing.
- India transitions from being a chip-consuming nation to a rising semiconductor powerhouse.
- Enhances Atmanirbhar Bharat goals with large-scale job creation and tech-driven growth.
“Semicon India 2025 reflects our vision to make India a leader in semiconductors and a global hub of innovation,” PM Modi stated during the inauguration.
Conclusion
The inauguration of Semicon India 2025 not only demonstrates India’s rapid strides in semiconductor development but also places the country firmly in the global spotlight. By driving collaboration between industry, academia, and government, India is shaping a future where it is no longer just a consumer of chips but a leader in semiconductor innovation and manufacturing.
