India's Semiconductor Mission: Building a Resilient and Self-Reliant Electronics Ecosystem
UPSC Relevance
Prelims: Science and Technology (Semiconductor Technology); Indian Economy (Industrial Policy, Make in India, Government Schemes - India Semiconductor Mission); Current events of national importance.
Mains:
General Studies Paper 3: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment; Effects of liberalization on the economy; Industrial policy; Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life; Indigenization of technology.
Key Highlights from the News
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated at the 'Semicon India 2025' conference that India will soon play a significant role in the global semiconductor market, which is growing to a trillion dollars.
He described Semiconductors as the "digital diamonds" of the 21st century and a major economic driving force.
The Prime Minister clarified that the government is planning the next phase of the India Semiconductor Mission and is committed to faster approvals for semiconductor manufacturing.
The government uses the national single window system to simplify approvals.
In 2025 alone, the government approved 10 semiconductor projects with a combined investment of $18 billion.
The government aims to realize the vision: "Designed in India, made in India, and trusted by the world."
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