New Delhi: The Indian government has approved a big semiconductor unit in Uttar Pradesh. The plant will come up near the Jewar airport in the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) area. This project is part of the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) and aims to boost the country’s chip-making strength.
HCL and Foxconn Join Hands
This new plant is a joint venture between Indian IT giant HCL and global electronics maker Foxconn. Both companies will work together to set up the unit with a total investment of Rs 3,700 crore.
Chips for Phones, Laptops, Cars
The new plant will produce display driver chips. These chips are used in mobile phones, laptops, cars, personal computers, and other devices with screens. The plant will handle 20,000 wafers every month and make about 36 million chips monthly.
Helping ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ Vision
With the demand for electronics growing in India, this unit will help in making the country self-reliant. It fits well with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ (Self-reliant India). As more people use laptops, phones, servers, medical devices, and electric vehicles, the need for chips is rising fast.
More Chip Units Coming Up
This is the sixth chip plant approved by the government. Five other units are already under construction. Together, these projects show India’s strong push to grow its semiconductor industry. The government said the industry is now growing fast across the country.
Support from States and Colleges
Many Indian states are encouraging chip design and manufacturing. Around 270 colleges and 70 startups are already working on advanced chip designs. So far, 20 products created by students have been tested at SCL Mohali, a top research center.
Global Tech Companies in India
The semiconductor push is also bringing global equipment and material suppliers to India. Companies like Applied Materials and Lam Research, which make machines for chip factories, now have offices here. Other global chemical and gas firms like Merck, Linde, Air Liquide, and Inox are also expanding in India to support the chip industry.
