India Approves ₹4,600 Crore Semiconductor Projects in Odisha, Punjab & Andhra Pradesh, Boosting Atmanirbhar Bharat Vision

India’s Semiconductor Mission Gets Fresh Momentum

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved four major semiconductor manufacturing projects worth approximately ₹4,600 crore under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM). This move marks a significant leap in India’s journey towards becoming a global semiconductor hub, strengthening the nation’s position in compound semiconductors and advanced packaging technologies.

These approvals are part of the government's strategic push to reduce reliance on imports, expand domestic manufacturing capacity, and create a robust semiconductor ecosystem. With these additions, the total approved semiconductor projects under ISM now stand at 10 projects with cumulative investments of around ₹1.60 lakh crore spread across six states.

Dr. Ajai Chowdhry Welcomes the Decision

Commenting on the development, Dr. Ajai Chowdhry, Founder of HCL and Chairman of EPIC Foundation, said:

“India's semiconductor sector is poised for a quantum leap with four key major project approvals — SiCS, 3DGS, CDIL, and ASIP. It is good to see that we now will have a compound semiconductor fab, which will cater to power sector needs, and a glass-based OSAT for display needs. Building on its strong chip design foundation, India is now set to turbocharge indigenous manufacturing, cutting down on reliance on foreign imports. The projects will significantly cater to the growing demand for semiconductors in sectors like electric vehicles, renewable energy, and industrial applications.

Under the visionary leadership of Honorable Minister Ashwini Vaishnav, India is poised to achieve technological sovereignty, realize the ‘Vikasit Bharat’ vision, and emerge as a key player in the global semiconductor landscape. We eagerly await this transformative journey.”

The Four Newly Approved Semiconductor Projects

1. SiCSem Private Limited – Odisha

• Collaboration: Clas-SiC Wafer Fab Ltd., UK

• Location: Info Valley, Bhubaneshwar

• India’s first commercial compound semiconductor fab for Silicon Carbide (SiC) devices.

• Annual Capacity: 60,000 wafers and 96 million packaged units.

• Applications: Missiles, defence equipment, EVs, railway traction, fast chargers, data centre racks, consumer appliances, and solar inverters.

2. 3D Glass Solutions Inc. (3DGS) – Odisha

• Facility: Vertically integrated advanced packaging and embedded glass substrate unit.

• Location: Info Valley, Bhubaneshwar

• Technologies: Glass interposers, silicon bridges, 3D Heterogeneous Integration (3DHI) modules.

• Annual Capacity: 69,600 glass panel substrates, 50 million assembled units, and 13,200 3DHI modules.

• Applications: Defence, high-performance computing, AI, RF & automotive, photonics, and co-packaged optics.

3. Advanced System in Package (ASIP) Technologies – Andhra Pradesh

• Technology Partner: APACT Co. Ltd, South Korea

• Annual Capacity: 96 million units.

• Applications: Mobile phones, set-top boxes, automotive electronics, and other consumer electronics.

4. Continental Device India Limited (CDIL) – Punjab

• Location: Mohali

• Expansion of discrete semiconductor manufacturing facility.

• Products: High-power discrete devices (MOSFETs, IGBTs, Schottky diodes, transistors) in Silicon and SiC.

• Annual Capacity: 158.38 million units.

• Applications: EVs, charging infrastructure, renewable energy, industrial automation, and telecom.

Job Creation & Economic Impact

These projects are expected to directly employ 2,034 skilled professionals, alongside creating numerous indirect jobs in the electronic manufacturing supply chain. They will also catalyse India’s EV ecosystem, renewable energy sector, defence electronics, and AI-driven technologies.

By combining world-class chip design capabilities with new manufacturing units, India will be able to address the surging demand in telecom, automotive, datacentres, consumer electronics, and industrial electronics.

Driving Atmanirbhar Bharat & Technological Sovereignty

The four new semiconductor projects will:

• Reduce import dependency in critical technology sectors.

• Strengthen India’s positioning in the global semiconductor value chain.

• Support government initiatives like Make in India, Digital India, and Atmanirbhar Bharat.

• Empower startups and academia, leveraging the existing government-backed semiconductor design ecosystem.

With 278 academic institutions and 72 startups already benefiting from the chip design infrastructure, and over 60,000 students trained under talent development programs, the manufacturing boost will complete the ecosystem loop from design to production.

Prospective Semmiconductors Segment

The Cabinet’s approval of these ₹4,600 crore projects is more than just an investment—it’s a strategic move to secure India’s place in the global semiconductor race. With the combined efforts of industry leaders, international technology partnerships, and government vision, India is now on a fast track to achieving semiconductor self-reliance and technological sovereignty.