Semicon India 2023

Context:  Recently, the Prime Minister of India addressed the inaugural session of Semicon India 2023, which is being attended by industry executives from across the world. About Semicon India 2023:

• It is the second edition of ‘Semicon India 2023’ in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
• Organized by:  India Semiconductor Mission
• Aim: To showcase India’s remarkable progress in becoming a prominent global player in Semiconductor Design, Manufacturing, and Technology Development, in alignment with the vision of the India Semiconductor Mission.

About the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM): It has been set up as an Independent Business Division within Digital India Corporation.  Digital India Corporation is a not-for-profit Company set up by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) under Section 8 of the Companies Act 2013. Mandate: It has all the administrative and financial powers and is tasked with the responsibility of promoting the Indian Semiconductor ecosystem in manufacturing, packaging and design.

News Source: The Indian Express