From Make in India to Semiconductor Mission: Is India ready to lead the chip race?

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

59% : Programs target 1 million new skilled workers by 2030 Sustainability and resilience in focus With increasing pressure to build sustainable and resilient tech ecosystems, India's chip strategy also emphasises: * Water and resource efficiency *
58% : "Oil may be black gold, but chips are digital diamonds," he said.
56% : Building climate-resilient supply chains Global collaborations and strategic milestones * India's chip ecosystem is attracting major global players: * AMD, Micron, Foxconn, Cadence, and others have announced investments In May 2025, India launched its first 3nm chip design facilities in Noida and Bengaluru, pushing the frontier in advanced design Challenges: China, EDA tools and global competition However, India faces growing competition from China, especially after the US recently lifted restrictions on Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software exports to Chinese firms.

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