Modi govt greenlights Tata's semiconductor fab in Gujarat's Dholera: Details here

Summary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved India's first commercial semiconductor fabrication plant in collaboration with Tata and Taiwan's Powerchip. To be built in Gujarat, it will have a capacity to manufacture 300 crore advanced chips annually for products across 8 sectors, helping establish a semiconductor manufacturing hub in India. The PM also approved a new semiconductor unit by Tata in Assam, the first in North East, which will supply chips to global auto companies. Additionally, a JV by CG Power and Japan's Renesas will set up a plant in Gujarat to manufacture specialized chips for strategic sectors like defence, railways and space.

Takeaways

• 😊 Approval of India's first commercial semiconductor fab by PM Modi
• 💡Fab to be set up by Tata and Taiwan's Powerchip
• 🚀 Fab to have capacity to produce 30 crore advanced chips per year
• 🔬Chips to cater to 8 key sectors including auto, telecom and defence
• 👷‍♂️ Construction of fab to start within 100 days
• 🏭 India's 3rd semiconductor fab unit approved, to be set up in Assam
• 🚆 Unit to cater to major global auto companies
• ⚡Fab in Assam to have capacity of 4.8 crore chips per day
• 🏢 3rd fab unit approved in Sanand, Gujarat with Renesas Japan
• 💰 Investments to help develop full semiconductor ecosystem in India

Q & A

Where is India's first commercial semiconductor fab being set up?

India's first commercial semiconductor fab is being set up in Dholera Special Industrial Region, Gujarat through a collaboration between Tata and Power Chip of Taiwan.

What is the targeted production capacity of the new semiconductor fab?

The targeted production capacity is 300 crore chips per year with the capability to manufacture chips for various sectors like automobiles, telecom, defense etc.

What special focus has PM Modi given to the North-East region?

PM Modi has given special focus to improve connectivity in the North-East by building infrastructure like optical fiber networks, railways, highways, airports etc. He has visited the region over 50 times during his tenure.

Where is the new semiconductor packaging unit being set up?

A new semiconductor packaging unit is being set up in Assam by Tata Semiconductors. This will be the first such facility in North-East region.

What is the capability of the proposed Tata semiconductor unit?

The proposed semiconductor unit by Tata Semiconductors in Assam has a capability to manufacture 48 million semiconductor chips per day. Chips manufactured here will be supplied to major automobile manufacturers across the world.

Who is the Japanese partner for the Gujarat semiconductor fab?

For the Gujarat semiconductor fab, CG Power has partnered with Japanese company Renesas to manufacture specialized chips that can be used in electric vehicles, high-speed trains etc.

How will the new fabs help fulfill India's semiconductor mission?

With the setting up of 3 new semiconductor fabs across Gujarat, Assam and Ahmedabad, India's commitment to build a vibrant semiconductor ecosystem as part of the semiconductor mission will be fulfilled.

What steps have been taken for semiconductor talent development?

Specialized semiconductor focused courses have been introduced in 104 universities across India to develop the talent pool for this industry.

How will ancillary industries benefit from the semiconductor mission?

The setting up of fabs will boost ancillary industries like gases, chemicals etc. that supply key materials needed for semiconductor manufacturing.

What is the timeline for setting up the Dholera semiconductor fab?

The construction of the Dholera semiconductor fab will start within 100 days from approval and the project will be completed very swiftly based on the experience of setting up the Microchip fab.