Semiconductor fabrication plants in Assam to deliver 'Made in India' chips by next year: Ashwini Vaishnaw

The global shortage of memory chips is largely being driven by the rapid rise in artificial intelligence (AI) workloads, which has significantly increased demand for advanced memory solutions, according to Ashok Chandak, President of the India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA) and SEMI India.

India's semiconductor ecosystem is expected to achieve a production capacity of 75-80 million chips per day as several newly announced semiconductor plants begin operations by the end of this year or early next year, according to Ashok Chandak, President of the India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA) and SEMI India.

India's semiconductor ecosystem is set to move towards design-led manufacturing, where chips are designed and manufactured within the country and then supplied globally, according to Ashok Chandak, President of the India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA) and SEMI India.

The Digital India programme is successfully advancing digital inclusion and strengthening the nation's Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) through a strategic focus on accessibility and affordability. Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw said in Lok Sabha today, noting that the initiative has bridged the digital divide by increasing internet access and providing robust digital solutions.

Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw held discussions with Nobel Laureate Professor Konstantin Novoselov and Rajat Verma, CEO of Lohum, on the manufacturing of 2D materials for use in electronics and the recycling of critical components such as permanent magnets and batteries.