According to www.wionews.com, the Indian government launched the Semicon India Programme in January 2022 to build a domestic semiconductor ecosystem covering chip design, fabrication, assembly, testing, packaging, and module manufacturing.
Semicon India 2026 Inaugurated in New Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the fifth edition of SEMICON India 2026 on September 17 at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi. The three-day event runs from September 17 to 19 and convenes semiconductor and electronics companies, investors, policymakers, researchers, and other industry stakeholders.
Modi stated that India’s semiconductor ecosystem is expanding rapidly
, opening new opportunities for innovation, investment, and growth. He linked the national semiconductor initiative to India’s historical tradition of manufacturing and craftsmanship, noting the inauguration coincided with Vishwakarma Jayanti — a day honoring skilled artisans and engineers.
The programme targets end-to-end capability across the semiconductor value chain, with explicit scope defined in the original launch: chip design, fabrication, assembly, testing, packaging, and module manufacturing — all components critical to supply chain resilience and technological self-reliance.
Strategic Timeline Anchored to 2022 and 2026
The Semicon India Programme was formally launched in January 2022, establishing the foundational policy framework for domestic semiconductor development. Its implementation timeline extends through 2026, as reflected in the naming and scheduling of SEMICON India 2026 — the fifth edition of the flagship industry event.
According to the report, the government’s objective is to cultivate a vertically integrated semiconductor supply chain within India, reducing dependence on imports and positioning the country as a node in global electronics manufacturing. The initiative does not specify funding amounts, foreign partnerships, or facility counts — only the scope, launch date, and multi-year execution horizon up to 2026.
No private companies, foreign entities, or financial figures beyond the launch date and event dates are cited in the source. All named actions and milestones are tied directly to the Government of India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s public statements during the September 17 inauguration.
Source: wionews.com
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