ISM 2.0 will support setting up of facility for chemicals, gases, equipment manufacturing in India: Senior MeitY official

Why in news

Additional Secretary of MeitY and CEO of India Semiconductor Mission, Amitesh Kumar Sinha, outlined ISM 2.0's focus on establishing manufacturing facilities for chemicals, gases, and equipment in India.

Background

ISM 2.0 aims to support the establishment of facilities for chemicals, gases, materials, and equipment manufacturing. The mission emphasizes government infrastructure, industry participation, and academia-industry collaboration while maintaining focus on design, manufacturing, and packaging.

Facts for Prelims

• BodyIndia Semiconductor Mission (ISM) is a government initiative to foster a semiconductor ecosystem.
• FactISM 2.0 prioritizes chemicals, gases, materials, and equipment manufacturing verticals.
• S&TSix sigma manufacturing practices are highlighted for ensuring quality control and reliability in the semiconductor sector.

For Mains

Q. Discuss how the India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 addresses the structural bottlenecks in India's electronics manufacturing ecosystem to achieve global competitiveness.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• Supply chain integration: Reducing import reliance on critical chemicals and gases for semiconductor fabrication
• Quality assurance: Adopting Six Sigma standards to meet international reliability benchmarks for high-tech exports
• Ecosystem synergy: Bridging the gap between academic research and industrial manufacturing through collaborative infrastructure

Keywords: Semiconductor Ecosystem · Six Sigma · Import Substitution · Value Chain Integration · Manufacturing Infrastructure

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