To empower students with hands-on experience in semiconductor tech, Hyderabad’s engineering college IcfaiTech unveiled its VLSI centre. Industry veteran Ajai Chowdhry praises the effort.
Hyderabad engineering college IcfaiTech has recently launched its centre for VLSI (Very Large Scale Integration) in the campus. In line with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology’s (MeitY) efforts to enhance India’s semiconductor sector, the facility was inaugurated by Ajai Chowdhry, co-founder of HCL and Chairman of the EPIC Foundation.
Equipped with advanced resources such as Synopsys EDA tools and FPGA-based Xilinx boards, the centre will provide students and researchers with hands-on experience in the semiconductor industry.
Professor KL Narayana, Director of IcfaiTech, noted the Centre’s multidisciplinary approach, which supports the “Make in India” vision and trains skilled professionals to strengthen India’s semiconductor capabilities.
Cited by India Today, Chowdhry highlighted the transformative impact of VLSI technology, particularly in advancing artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and high-performance computing during the inauguration ceremony.
Emphasising India’s shift from a service-oriented economy to a product-driven one, Chowdhry praised the ‘Make in India’ initiative, encouraging a more significant focus on indigenous product development.
Applauding the new centre, he also urged for more investment in science and technology to enhance India’s global competitiveness and to foster a robust start-up ecosystem for hardware innovation.
Chowdhry also addressed the challenges posed by automation and AI, advocating for leveraging these technologies to develop quantum computing, AI chips, and advanced semiconductors.
IcfaiTech, Hyderabad, a constituent of the ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education, offers education and research in science and technology. It focuses on developing critical thinking, creativity, and adaptability in students and researchers to meet industry and societal needs.
