India’s Technological Advancement: AI Supercomputer in Top 75 Worldwide, Rs 1 Lakh Cr Semiconductor Investments

Manufacturing Semiconductors: A Revolution in Technology

The national government authorized four semiconductor production facilities with a total investment of Rs 1,29,537 crore under the ambitious Semicon India Programme. With a production capability of 50,000 wafer starts per month, Tata Electronics Private Limited (TEPL) alone spent Rs 91,526 crore on its semiconductor fabrication facility in partnership with Taiwan’s PSMC.

Furthermore, TEPL invested Rs 27,120 crore in an OSAT (Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test) plant that can produce 48 million units per day utilizing domestic packaging technology.

Other projects included the Rs 3,307 crore OSAT setup in Gujarat by Kaynes Technology India Limited and the Rs 7,584 crore OSAT facility in Tamil Nadu by CG Power and Industrial Solutions Limited. When taken as a whole, these initiatives should greatly increase India’s independence and create thousands of jobs.
Additionally, 24 businesses, including DV2JS Innovations and Saar Microsystems, were approved incentives under the Design Linked Incentive (DLI) program in order to promote a strong semiconductor design ecosystem.

Leadership in AI and International Collaborations

With a 200 petaflop processing capability, India’s AIRAWAT AI supercomputing infrastructure catapulted the nation into the elite group of AI supercomputing nations worldwide. The platform seeks to promote research in academic institutions, industry, and vital fields including agriculture and healthcare.

The India AI Mission, which keeps an aggregated database of 2,806 research articles, 472 AI companies, and 184 government-led AI projects, is complemented by the AIRAWAT project.

In New Delhi, India also hosted the 6th meeting of the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Ministerial Council, which focused on innovation for inclusion and ethical AI. India presented proposals to take the lead in AI governance during the forum, focusing on openness, diversity, and fair development.

Using Skill Development to Bridge Digital Divides

Under the Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan (PMGDISHA), digital literacy increased at an unprecedented rate, surpassing its aim of 6.39 crore people trained.

18,209 teenagers received focused skill development training in aspirational areas, with a particular emphasis on marginalized populations. Rural communities now have the ability to access and use digital resources for business, education, and work thanks to these initiatives.

Strengthening Digital Infrastructure

With the approval of four additional projects with investments totaling Rs 21,451 crore, the Modified Electronics Manufacturing Clusters (EMC 2.0) Scheme made noteworthy progress. More than 75,000 employment are anticipated to be created by these projects, which will also draw in multinational corporations like Bosch, TDK India, and First Solar.

The infrastructure includes facilities for assembly, testing, and packaging of high-demand electronics, setting the stage for India to enhance its exports and domestic manufacturing capabilities.

Driving Innovation in Robotics and AI

In order to concentrate on AI ethics, governance, and skill development, MeitY established the National Program on Artificial Intelligence. An interministerial committee was established to create a strong robotics ecosystem in India as part of its long-term plan.

With applications in healthcare diagnostics, predictive analytics, and smart city infrastructure, a comprehensive IndiaAI report published earlier this year offered practical suggestions for utilizing AI and robotics for economic and social development.

Furthermore, MeitY’s endeavors encompassed cybersecurity innovation, as evidenced by India’s sixth-place ranking in the ITU Global Cybersecurity Index. Another important project, the Sanchar Sathi site, demonstrated how well it works to fight cybercrime and improve citizen services. The technology stopped more than 52 lakh fake SIM cards and helped recover lost payments totaling Rs 1,000 crore.

With advancements in semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and digital empowerment, India’s technological landscape changed as the year came to an end. In addition to supporting local industry, the IT ministry’s strategic initiatives made India a major force in the global technology arena, laying the groundwork for future innovation and leadership.