India Targets 3nm Chip Manufacturing to Boost Self-Reliance

• India aims to domestically manufacture cutting-edge 3nm semiconductor chips within the next decade
• The push is linked to the DLI Scheme, focusing on six key chip categories including compute, memory, and sensors
• India targets meeting most domestic chip demand by 2029 and achieving 70–75% technological self-reliance by the early 2030s

India is pursuing advanced semiconductor manufacturing to achieve its goal of becoming an international technology leader.

Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology has announced that the government intends to produce 3-nanometre chips through domestic manufacturing within ten years which marks a fundamental change in the country semiconductor manufacturing approach.

India has established itself as a global leader in chip design yet the country now concentrates on developing advanced manufacturing facilities which enable local production of sophisticated processors.

The modern chips which operate contemporary smartphones, data centers, high-performance computing systems, artificial intelligence and advanced analytics systems represent essential technology components.

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The second phase of the DLI Scheme exists to strengthen India semiconductor design and manufacturing capabilities through this initiative. The initiative works to establish domestic manufacturing capabilities which will reduce dependence on international suppliers while improving supply chain security and enabling Indian businesses to manage essential technology assets.

The government has chosen six semiconductor segments for development as its main strategic sectors according to its established roadmap. The components create the basic structure which supports all electronic systems used in telecommunications automotive consumer electronics and industrial systems.

India has established 2029 as its target date to create advanced chip design and manufacturing capabilities which will satisfy most of its domestic chip requirements. The government plans to achieve technological dominance over 70 to 75 percent of national chip production needs by the beginning of the 2030s.

The strategy requires businesses and universities to work together for innovation development while creating local intellectual property and training future workers. Vaishnaw states that this cooperative method will enable India to become a reliable worldwide semiconductor manufacturer which operates throughout the entire semiconductor production process.