The nation aims to capture a significant share of the global semiconductor market, with an industry projection of USD 1 trillion by 2030, the development highlights the successful transition from policy approvals to initial production.
- SEMICON India 2025, jointly organised by India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) and SEMI, is a premier platform uniting global leaders, innovators, academia, policymakers, and entire electronics ecosystem to shape future of semiconductors in India.
About Vikram3201 Processor
- It is an advanced version of the indigenously designed 16-bit VIKRAM1601 microprocessor which has been flying in the Avionics system of ISRO’s launch vehicles since 2009.
- Fully “Make-in-India” 32-bit microprocessor qualified for the harsh environmental conditions of launch vehicles.
- Developed by: Designed and developed by the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre of ISRO in collaboration with the Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL) in Chandigarh.
- Architecture: It has a custom Instruction Set Architecture capable of floating--point computation.
Government Initiatives for Semiconductor manufacturing in India
- India Semiconductor Mission (ISM): Approved in 2021, it is the nodal agency for developing a sustainable and globally competitive semiconductor and display manufacturing ecosystem in India.
- Revamped Design-Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme: To develop Indian intellectual property in semiconductor manufacturing.
