Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Launches Semicon 2.0 Portal; Announces 12 New Approvals Under Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme
Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Railways, and Information & Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw, has launched the Semicon 2.0 web application portal under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) and announced 12 additional approved applicants under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS).
The newly launched portal will facilitate applications under Pillars 2, 3 and 4 of the Semicon 2.0 programme, covering semiconductor machinery and materials, setting up new fabrication facilities (fabs), and strengthening the Assembly, Testing, Marking and Packaging (ATMP) and Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) industries.
The Union Cabinet has approved Semicon 2.0 with a fiscal outlay of Rs 1,27,500 crore. The programme aims to strengthen India’s semiconductor ecosystem through six strategic pillars, including chip design, machinery and materials, fabrication facilities, ATMP/OSAT infrastructure, research and development, and talent development.
Under the first phase of the Semicon India Programme, 12 semiconductor projects were approved across six states, involving cumulative investments of over Rs 1.64 lakh crore. Of these, five projects had commenced commercial production as of October 2026. Additionally, 105 startups have been provided access to Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools, while 24 startups have received funding support. The Chips to Startup (C2S) programme has also provided EDA tools to 332 institutions and trained approximately 70,000 students.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has approved 12 additional applications under ECMS, involving a projected investment of Rs 7,503 crore. These projects are expected to generate production worth Rs 39,045 crore and create 7,127 direct employment opportunities.
The latest approvals cover 10 target-segment products across components, supply chain products, and capital goods. The approved manufacturing projects include:
Components:
- Multi-layer PCBs – NeST ICELR Private Limited.
- Relays – TDConnex (Chennai) Private Limited.
- Heat Sinks – Modern Automotives Limited.
- Specialty Ceramics – Voltix Semicon Private Limited.
Supply Chain Products:
- Copper Foil – Indo Asia Copper Limited.
- Anode Material – TACC Limited.
- Cathode Active Material – Vidyuta Materials Private Limited.
- Polypropylene Film – Enerfolie LLP.
- Camera Rim – Surface Modification Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Capital Goods and Equipment:
- Precision Moulds and Tooling – TDConnex (Chennai) Private Limited.
- Power and Control Systems for Capital Equipment – Rockwell Automation India Private Limited.
- Capital Equipment for Factory Automation and System Integration – Wipro Pari Robotics Private Limited.
The approved projects are spread across seven states: Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Punjab, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh. Notably, the latest approvals include first-time ECMS projects in copper foil, cathode active material and specialty ceramics manufacturing.
With these additional approvals, the overall number of approved applications under ECMS has reached 118, covering 34 products across 16 states. The cumulative approvals involve an expected investment of Rs 77,051 crore, projected production of Rs 5,73,146 crore and direct employment generation of 81,755 persons.
Addressing the gathering, Ashwini Vaishnaw emphasised the importance of developing a comprehensive domestic electronics manufacturing value chain, moving beyond assembly towards the production of components, modules, materials and advanced technologies. He highlighted the growing capabilities in battery cells, copper foils, copper-clad laminates and high-end printed circuit boards, while stressing the need to strengthen domestic supply chains and encourage MSME participation.
He also stated that Semicon 2.0 would prioritise the development of domestic capabilities in semiconductor equipment, materials, chemicals and gases, with a target of attracting at least three major equipment manufacturers and five chemicals and gases companies to India.
The latest approvals and launch of the Semicon 2.0 portal are expected to strengthen domestic manufacturing capabilities, increase value addition, reduce import dependence and position India as a globally competitive semiconductor and electronics manufacturing hub.
