PM shares an article on the Bharat’s transformative semiconductor journey

Key Insight

PM’s endorsement signals India’s push to become a global semiconductor hub.

Key Facts

1. PM Narendra Modi shared the article on 3 September 2025 via the PMO's X handle.
2. The article was authored by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Electronics & Information Technology and Communications.
3. It highlights the Semicon India Summit 2025 as a milestone in India's semiconductor journey.
4. The government aims to scale domestic semiconductor units to make India a competitive hub for the entire value chain within the next decade.
5. India's Semiconductor Manufacturing Programme (SMP) and the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, launched in 2022, target $10‑15 billion annual semiconductor production by 2030.
6. The initiative aligns with the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ (self‑reliant India) vision and strategic security considerations.

Background

Semiconductors are critical for defence, digital infrastructure and emerging technologies. Under GS‑2, the executive’s role in formulating and implementing the SMP and PLI schemes reflects policy‑driven industrial development, while under GS‑3 the sector’s growth impacts manufacturing, exports and technology self‑reliance.

UPSC Syllabus

• GS2 — Executive and Judiciary - structure, organization and functioning

Mains Angle

GS‑3: Evaluate the effectiveness of government policies such as the SMP and PLI scheme in building a self‑reliant semiconductor ecosystem and their implications for economic growth and national security.