India is making significant investments in building a robust semiconductor ecosystem, with a strong emphasis on domestic manufacturing, research, and workforce development. Recognising the critical role of semiconductors in powering sectors such as telecommunications, healthcare, automotive, defence, artificial intelligence, consumer electronics, and advanced computing, the country is also prioritising initiatives to build a skilled workforce.
As part of these efforts, the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, today (June 3) inaugurated the Semiconductor Training Fabrication (Fab) Facility at the Centre for Nano Science and Engineering (CeNSE), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru. Read my detailed coverage and one-on-one interview with Prof. Sushobhan Avasthi, Associate Professor at CeNSE, IISc, and Principal Investigator of the Semiconductor Fabrication and Characterisation Training Programme for students from tribal communities https://www.etvbharat.com/en/technology/iiscs-new-semiconductor-training-fab-aims-to-build-indias-next-generation-chip-workforce-enn26060304957
The 3200 sq. ft. Semiconductor Training Fab Facility at CeNSE has been established with support from the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, to strengthen India’s semiconductor ecosystem through hands-on training, skilling, and capacity building in semiconductor fabrication and microelectronics.
