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5 July 2026

India's semiconductor manufacturing push

The India Semiconductor Mission is a flagship national policy and a critical component of India's industrial strategy, making it highly likely to be asked in the context of technology indigenization and economic growth.

1 min read Day 2 of 10 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • The India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) aims to create a comprehensive domestic ecosystem covering chip design, fabrication, and assembly, packaging, and testing (OSAT).
  • The CG Semi OSAT facility in Sanand, Gujarat, serves as a model for international collaboration, involving partnerships with firms from Thailand and Japan.
  • The Sanand facility has an initial production capacity of 20 crore chips annually, with a target to scale up to 500 crore chips per year (1.5 crore chips per day).
  • Semiconductor manufacturing is identified as a critical component of the 'Make in India' and 'Design in India' initiatives to support the electronics value chain.
  • The sector is expected to drive large-scale employment, particularly for youth and women from hinterland regions trained in advanced manufacturing techniques.
  • The government views the semiconductor and artificial intelligence revolution as the next phase of India's electronics sector growth, following the IT and smartphone manufacturing booms.

Part of a longer story

This is day 2 of 10 in India Semiconductor Mission implementation, which has been running since 1 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the significance of the India Semiconductor Mission in strengthening the domestic electronics value chain and its potential impact on employment generation. 150 words
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  2. The development of a robust semiconductor ecosystem is essential for India's technological sovereignty. Analyze the challenges and opportunities in establishing a complete semiconductor value chain, from design to fabrication and assembly, within the framework of 'Make in India'. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following best describes the function of an OSAT facility within the semiconductor industry?

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