India Accelerates Semiconductor Talent Training: Target to Train 85,000 Engineers in 10 Years
India announces major progress in Chips to Startup (C2S) initiative, achieving in 4 years what was planned for 10 years. Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw says India is building a solid talent foundation for semiconductor industry development.
New Delhi — India's Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Saturday that the country has made major progress in its Chips to Startup (C2S) initiative. The program aims to train 85,000 semiconductor design engineers over 10 years, and India has nearly achieved this target in just 4 years.
The C2S initiative is a key component of the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), focusing on talent development through training, upskilling, and workforce development programs. As part of India's push for semiconductor self-reliance, the initiative provides a solid talent foundation for the country's semiconductor industry development.
"Over the past 4 years, India has made significant progress in semiconductor talent cultivation, laying a solid foundation for our 10-year goal," said Vaishnaw. "We are training a new generation of engineers and innovators for India's long-term semiconductor industry development."
With global semiconductor competition intensifying, countries are increasing investment in semiconductor talent cultivation. Leveraging its large pool of engineering talent, India is becoming an important player in the global semiconductor industry. Several international chip giants have already established R&D centers in India, including Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm.
The Indian government previously announced a 760 billion rupee (approximately $10 billion) investment to develop semiconductor and display manufacturing ecosystems. The successful implementation of the C2S initiative will ensure India has sufficient technical talent to support this industry's development.
Industry analysts believe India's progress in semiconductor design talent training will help attract more chip manufacturing investment. As the US and its allies seek to reduce dependence on Chinese supply chains, India is poised to become an alternative chip manufacturing and design hub.
Reference Sources: APAC News Network, Assam Tribune, Observer Voice