Executive Summary:
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology addresses the development of 3nm semiconductor chips in India, highlighting the government's strategic initiatives to bolster the semiconductor and electronics ecosystem. It details the progress of the India Semiconductor Mission, including investments, approved projects, and production capacity. The statement also underscores efforts to strengthen semiconductor research and chip design through workforce training, incentives, and collaboration with industry. A 3nm System on Chip (SoC) designed by teams in India was unveiled in May 2025.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Government Semiconductor Strategy:**
* Aims to develop the entire semiconductor ecosystem in India, building on the success of electronics manufacturing, following the vision of Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat.
* **India Semiconductor Mission:**
* Launched in 2022, it has attracted investments of nearly 1.55 Lakh Cr.
* Six projects have been approved, with construction progressing rapidly.
* These units are expected to produce 6 lakh wafers and 245 crore chips annually, used in devices like mobile phones, tablets, computers, and automobiles.
* **Semiconductor Ecosystem:**
* Encompasses designing, fabrication, and packaging of chips, requiring capital investment and skilled manpower.
* Chip manufacturing needs over 300 types of specialized gases and chemicals.
* **Design Ecosystem:**
* India possesses around 20% of the global chip design talent.
* Government aims to train an additional 85,000 engineers.
* 22 startups are supported under Design Linked Incentives.
* Major semiconductor companies have established design centers in India, working on advanced 7nm, 5nm, and 3nm chips.
* **Chips to Startup Program:**
* Government provides cutting-edge design tools to over 350 universities, institutions, and academia.
* More than 45,000 students and researchers have benefited from access to these tools.
* **Recent Developments:**
* New offices of Renesas Electronics were inaugurated in Bengaluru and Noida in May 2025.
* A 3nm System on Chip (SoC) designed by teams in India was unveiled during the event.
Impact Analysis:
* **Semiconductor and Electronics Industry:**
* *Impact:* Benefits from increased domestic manufacturing capabilities, government support, and a growing design ecosystem.
* *Action Required:* Leverage incentives, collaborate with government initiatives, and invest in workforce development.
* **Engineers and Researchers:**
* *Impact:* Access to training programs, advanced design tools, and opportunities in chip design and manufacturing.
* *Action Required:* Participate in training programs and utilize available resources to enhance skills.
* **Startups:**
* *Impact:* Financial and resource support through Design Linked Incentives.
* *Action Required:* Apply for incentives and leverage available resources for chip design and development.
* **Academia and Institutions:**
* *Impact:* Access to cutting-edge design tools and resources for research and education.
* *Action Required:* Integrate design tools into curriculum and encourage research in semiconductor technology.
Key Entities Referenced
3nm semiconductor chip: A cutting-edge semiconductor chip with a 3-nanometer process technology, representing an advanced stage in semiconductor manufacturing.
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology: The Indian government ministry responsible for the development and administration of policies related to electronics and information technology.
Make in India: An initiative by the Government of India to encourage companies to manufacture their products in India.
Digital India: An initiative by the Government of India to ensure that government services are made available to citizens electronically by improved online infrastructure and by increasing Internet connectivity.
Atmanirbhar Bharat: A vision of the Prime Minister of India for making India a self-reliant nation.
India Semiconductor Mission: An initiative launched in 2022 to develop the semiconductor and display manufacturing ecosystem in India.
Design Linked Incentives: A scheme by the Indian government to support startups in the semiconductor design field.
Bengaluru, Karnataka: A city in the state of Karnataka, India, where Renesas Electronics inaugurated a new office.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1799
TO BE ANSWERED ON: 30.07.2025
DEVELOPMENT OF 3NM SEMICONDUCTOR CHIP
1799. DR. HEMANG JOSHI:
Will the Minister of ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY be pleased to state:
(a) the details of the key objectives and strategic importance of India unveiling its first 3- nanometre
semiconductor chip;
(b) the role of the Ministry in facilitating the 3nm chip development through policy support, Government
initiatives or industry collaborations;
(c) the expected impact of 3nm chip on the semiconductor and electronics ecosystem, particularly under ‘Make
in India’ and ‘Digital India’; and
(d) the details of the steps being taken by the Government to strengthen semiconductor R&D and chip design
in the future?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE FOR ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(SHRI JITIN PRASADA)
(a) to (d): Semiconductor manufacturing is a foundational industry. Semiconductor chips are the most critical
part of every electronic device ranging from mobile phones to fridge and cars to advanced missiles.
In the last 11 years, Government has undertaken consistent measures to develop electronics manufacturing in
India. As a result, electronics production has increased 6 times to reach 3.3 Lakh Cr and mobile production
has increased 28 times to reach 5.5 Lakh Cr. India has emerged as an important global electronics
manufacturing hub.
Government’s semiconductor strategy: builds on the success of electronics manufacturing and aims to
develop the entire semiconductor ecosystem in the country. It follows the Prime Minister’s vision of Make in
India and Atmanirbhar Bharat.
India Semiconductor Mission: Launched in 2022. In a short span of three years, it has attracted investment
of nearly 1.55 Lakh Cr. Six projects have been approved and the construction of these units is progressing
rapidly. These units are expected to produce 6 lakh wafers and 245 crore chips per year. These chips will be
used in mobile devices, tablets, computers, automobiles, etc.
Semiconductor ecosystem: includes designing, fabrication and packaging of chips. All of these require capital
investment for a sustained period and highly skilled manpower. Chip manufacturing processes need more than
three hundred different types of specialized gases and chemicals.
Design ecosystem: India has around 20% of the global chip design talent. Government aims to train 85
thousand additional engineers. Under Design Linked Incentives, 22 start-ups are being supported. Almost
every major semiconductor company has now set up their design centres in India. These centres are designing
the most advanced 7 nm, 5 nm and 3nm chips.Chips to Start-up program: Government has provided cutting edge design tools to more than 350
universities, institutions and academia. More than 45 thousand students and researchers have benefitted from
access to these tools.
In May 2025, new offices of Renesas Electronics were inaugurated Bengaluru and Noida. A 3nm System-on-
Chip (SoC) designed by the teams in India was also unveiled during the event.
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