Union Minister for Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, has said that by 2030 the world will face a shortage of nearly 1 million semiconductor professionals, and India has a huge chance to fill this gap. He explained that one of the main goals of the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) is to create a global pool of skilled experts in this fast-growing sector.
Gujarat Emerging as a Key Hub
Speaking at the launch of India’s first end-to-end Semiconductor OSAT pilot line facility by CG Power in Sanand, Gujarat, the minister said this is a major step towards building India’s strength in semiconductor design, manufacturing, and downstream services. Gujarat, he added, is becoming a central hub in this transformation.
Importance of the OSAT Pilot Line
The minister highlighted that chips made at this facility will first be used for customer qualification. Once approved, it will be much easier to move into full-scale production at commercial plants. He described this launch as one of the biggest achievements under the India Semiconductor Mission, which has already approved 10 major projects so far.
Government’s Efforts to Build Talent
The government has partnered with 270 universities and provided them with state-of-the-art semiconductor design tools. In 2025 alone, these tools were used over 120 million times. As a result, 20 chips designed by 17 institutes have already been successfully manufactured at the Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL), Mohali.
Vaishnaw pointed out that very few countries give students access to such advanced tools. He said this will empower Indian youth, strengthen the technical ecosystem, and position India as a global hub for semiconductor talent.
Sanand Facility – Complete Chip Solutions
The new CG Semiconductor facility in Sanand will handle chip assembly, packaging, testing, and post-test services. It will support both traditional and advanced packaging technologies. This project will not only strengthen India’s semiconductor ecosystem but also help the country become self-reliant while serving global markets.
