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The agreement has been signed between India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), Tata Electronics Private Limited (TEPL), and Tata Semiconductor Manufacturing Private Limited (TSMPL).

  • It is seen as a major step towards implementing >₹91,000 Crore semiconductor project which will have a capacity of 50,000 wafers starts per month (WSPM).
  • Government of India through India Semiconductor Mission has committed 50% fiscal support on pari-passu basis (equal footing) for the project under Semicon India Programme.
    • India Semiconductor Mission is a specialized and Independent Business Division within Digital India Corporation.

About SemiconIndia Programme 

  • Aim: to provide financial support to companies investing in semiconductors, display manufacturing and design ecosystem
  • Financial Outlay- 76000 crore
  • Schemes under the program:-
    • Modified Scheme for setting up of Semiconductor Fabs in India
    • Modified Scheme for setting up of Display Fabs in India
    • Modified Scheme for setting up of Compound Semiconductors / Silicon Photonics / Sensors Fab / Discrete Semiconductors Fab and Semiconductor Assembly, Testing, Marking and Packaging (ATMP) / OSAT facilities in India and 
    • Design Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme

Other Initiatives

  • Scheme for Promotion of Manufacturing of Electronic Components and Semiconductors: aims to offset the disability for domestic manufacturing of electronic components and semiconductors
  • Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Large-Scale Electronics: aims to attract investment in mobile phones value chain including electronic components and semiconductor packaging, 
  • Chips to Startup (C2S) Programme: aims to generate Industry-ready manpower for creating vibrant fabless chip design ecosystem in the country
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