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Background
Overview
Semiconductor manufacturing is critical for India's strategic autonomy, economic diversification, job creation, and resilience in global technology supply chains. UPSC examines government policies, investment incentives, and the geopolitical implications of building a domestic chip ecosystem.
Semiconductor manufacturing involves the design and fabrication of integrated circuits (chips) that are essential components of all modern electronic devices, from smartphones to advanced computing systems. India's push for indigenous semiconductor manufacturing is crucial for reducing import dependence, boosting domestic electronics production, and achieving technological self-reliance.