8INDIAREVIEWMAY, 2025INDIA TO DESIGN 3NM CHIPS FOR THE FIRST TIME, SAYS IT MINISTER VAISHNAWUnion Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched two cutting-edge semicon-ductor design centers of Renesas Electronics India Private in Noida and Bengaluru, signify-ing India's initial move into advanced 3nm chip devel-opment.Describing it as a major leap for the country's tech ambitions, the IT ministry said that this is "a milestone that places India firmly in the global league of semiconductor innovation."The minister applauded the achievement, saying, "Designing at 3nm is truly next-generation. We've done 7nm and 5nm earlier, but this marks a new frontier."Taking to social media platform X, he said, "In a first, 3nm chips will be designed in India."During the launch, Vaishnaw presented India's comprehensive strategy for the semiconductor sector, encompassing design, fabrication, ATMP (assembly, testing, marking, and packaging), equipment, chemicals, and gas supply chains. He highlighted the robust industry confidence observed at international gatherings such as Davos and mentioned significant investments already flowing in from firms like Applied Materials and Lam Research. He stated, the new design center in UP is a vital move towards creating a nationwide ecosystem that leverages the abundant talent found throughout the nation. The government has been vigorously promoting the establishment of semiconductor design centers in the country. The minister additionally revealed the introduction of a new semiconductor educational kit designed to provide engineering students with practical experience in hardware."This integration of software and hardware learning will create truly industry-ready engineers. We are not just building infrastructure but investing in long-term talent development," he said. IMRCABINET APPROVES HCL & FOXCONN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING PROJECTIn a significant step towards creating a self-reliant chip ecosystem, the Union Cabinet approved a semiconductor manufacturing project by HCL and Foxconn under the India Semiconductor Mission. The HCL-Foxconn's partnership intends to develop a facility in the YEIDA area, adjacent to the new Jewar airport.Significantly, five semiconductor units are already in advanced construction stages, and with this sixth unit, Bharat moves forward in its journey to develop the strategically vital semiconductor industry.This facility will manufacture display driver chips used in mobile phones, laptops, automobiles, PCs, and millions of other devices with displays, producing 20,000 wafers per month and generating 36 million display driver chips.In a statement after the Cabinet meeting headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the government disclosed that the project consisted of an investment of Rs 3,700 crore. As the nation progresses in its semiconductor journey, ecosystem partners have similarly set up their operations in India.Applied Materials and Lam Research are among the top equipment manufacturers, and both currently operate in India.Merck, Linde, Air Liquide, Inox, along with numerous other gas and chemical providers, are preparing for the expansion of our semiconductor sector.The Ministry of Electronics & IT stated that as the demand for semiconductors rises due to the swift expansion of laptop, mobile phone, server, medical device, power electronics, defense equipment, and consumer electronics manufacturing in Bharat, this new unit will contribute to the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat. IMRTOP STORIES
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