NPCIL Assures Safety as Cabinet Allocates ₹1.27 Lakh Crore for ISM 2.0 Semiconductor Subsidies

Why in news

The Union Cabinet approved ₹1.27 lakh crore for the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0 while NPCIL clarified that a data breach at Kudankulam affected only conventional facilities, not nuclear safety.

Background

The Union Cabinet allocated ₹1.27 lakh crore for ISM 2.0 to subsidize semiconductor supply chains, specifically targeting gases and chemicals. NPCIL confirmed on July 16, 2026, that the Kudankulam data breach was confined to Balance of Plant (BoP) facilities.

Facts for Prelims

• FactISM 2.0 budget allocation: ₹1.27 lakh crore
• BodyNPCIL: Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited, a public sector undertaking under the Department of Atomic Energy
• S&TBalance of Plant (BoP): Conventional facilities like cooling systems and water treatment, distinct from the nuclear reactor core
• S&TSemiconductors: Essential components for modern electronics, requiring specialized gases and chemicals for fabrication

For Mains

Q. Discuss the significance of the India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 in achieving 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' and reducing global supply chain dependencies in the electronics sector.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• Supply chain resilience: Reducing reliance on imported high-purity gases and chemicals for chip fabrication
• Strategic autonomy: Mitigating geopolitical risks associated with concentrated global semiconductor manufacturing hubs
• Cyber-physical security: Distinguishing between industrial control systems (ICS) and conventional facility infrastructure in nuclear safety

Keywords: Supply chain resilience · Strategic autonomy · Cyber-physical security · Semiconductor ecosystem · Industrial subsidies

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