Nearly 60,000 engineers across 315 universities have been trained in advanced chip design tools such as Synopsys and Cadence.
Recently, Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that four semiconductor plants are expected to become operational by 2026, followed by two more in 2027. The country’s first semiconductor fabrication unit is projected to be ready in Dholera by 2028.
The announcement follows the inauguration of a new OSAT (Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test) facility by Kaynes Semicon in Sanand, Gujarat, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This marks the second semiconductor plant inaugurated within a short period, after Micron Technology’s facility launch earlier this year. A third plant is also expected to be inaugurated in July.
Vaishnaw highlighted the rapid execution pace of the Sanand facility, which progressed from foundation to production readiness in just 14 months, signaling improved capabilities within India’s semiconductor ecosystem.
The minister emphasised that India’s semiconductor ambitions are being supported by a rapidly expanding ecosystem, including machinery, speciality chemicals, gases, and testing infrastructure.
A strong focus is also being placed on talent development. Nearly 60,000 engineers across 315 universities have been trained in advanced chip design tools such as Synopsys and Cadence. Indian engineers are already contributing to chip design, with some designs being manufactured at a laboratory in Chandigarh.
Global technology giants, including Nvidia, AMD, and Intel, are also undertaking advanced chip design work in India, including efforts on cutting-edge 2-nanometre technologies.
“Our approach is design in India and make in India,” Vaishnaw said, underlining the need for global competitiveness in cost and quality.
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel stated that regions like Sanand and Dholera are set to become major semiconductor hubs. The state is strengthening its position in high-technology sectors such as artificial intelligence, green hydrogen, and renewable energy through supportive policies, improved infrastructure, and investments in education.
Gujarat has also introduced semiconductor-focused courses and advanced material research facilities to develop a skilled workforce aligned with industry needs.
Under the Semicon 2.0 programme, the government aims to localise the entire semiconductor supply chain. India is targeting a place among the top six global semiconductor nations by 2032, and among the top three by 2047, marking a long-term strategic push to become a key player in the global chip industry.
