India Aims for Chipset Self-Reliance Within Two Years
India is targeting complete self-reliance in critical chipsets within the next two years, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced. The government’s push focuses on developing indigenous semiconductors for CCTV cameras, mobile phones, and navigation systems to secure the electronics supply chain.
Key Developments
- Complete indigenous chipsets for CCTV cameras already developed under Design-Linked Incentive scheme
- All mobile phones to feature NavIC navigation chips within two years
- Full mobile chipset development covering PCBs to processors underway
- ₹200 crore sanctioned for energy-efficient server microprocessor with IBM-IIT Madras
CCTV and Mobile Chipset Progress
“Under the Design-Linked Incentive (DLI) programme, we have already developed complete chipsets for CCTV cameras. Over a period of time, we shall aim that the requirement for these chipsets are fulfilled from within the country,” Vaishnaw told mediapersons.
The minister set a 1.5-year timeline for CCTV chipset self-reliance. For mobile phones, the government is ensuring NavIC chip integration within two years, either as standalone or alongside GPS.
Broader Semiconductor Push
India is developing complete mobile chipsets with full intellectual property rights, covering components from printed circuit boards to processors. The ₹200 crore investment in a server-grade microprocessor aims for high energy efficiency.
Vaishnaw highlighted India’s electronics production growth – six-fold increase in production and eight-fold growth in exports over the past decade. The vibrant startup ecosystem in chip design is increasingly producing IP embedded in global manufacturers’ products.
The Design-Linked Incentive Scheme, launched in December 2021 under the India Semiconductor Mission, strengthens the domestic semiconductor design ecosystem by supporting development of integrated circuits, chipsets, SoCs, and IP cores within India.
