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• The India Semiconductor R&D Committee handed over the report on the India Semiconductor Research Center (ISRC) to Union Minister of State for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Electronics & IT.

 Major highlights

• India Semiconductor R&D Committee has laid out a roadmap of ISRC, realizing what can be the architectural design of PM Modi’s vision for the semiconductor ecosystem.
• This institution will be a core institution in India’s growing capabilities in semiconductors.
• It will be the Indian equivalent of IMEC, Nano Tech, ITRI and the MIT Micro-electronic labs which have been the pioneers of every cutting-edge technology in the world.
• The ISRC report is part of a decadal strategy, that will significantly impact India, our young Indian scientists, researchers, and startups.
• It aligns with the PM's vision for ‘Viksit Bharat’.
• In the next 4-5 years, the ISRC will become one of the leading semiconductor research institutions in the world.
• The ISRC envisions the establishment of a world-class research institution focusing on semiconductor processes, advanced packaging, compound semiconductors and Fabless design and EDA tools.
• By fostering collaboration between industry, academia, and government, ISRC aims to nurture a vibrant semiconductor ecosystem.
• It is expected to facilitate seamless transfer from lab to fab, bridging the gap between research and manufacturing.
• The ISRC plans to invest strategically, focusing on achievable technology nodes and fostering collaborations with global research centres, academia and industry.
• The initiative aims to transform the centres of Excellence in India’s academic institutions into globally competitive entities, attracting global companies to India.
• It aims to establish India as a global foundry supplier for semiconductors, packaging, and integrated systems, from design to products.
• By investing in cutting-edge research, education, and collaboration, India is poised to transform its semiconductor landscape and secure a prominent position on the semiconductor map of the world.

Source- PIB