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SEMICONDUCTOR INDUSTRY

2nd June, 2023 Economy

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Context

  • The Centre will reopen the window for applying to its Rs 76,000 crore semiconductor manufacturing plan.

SEMICONDUCTOR: https://www.iasgyan.in/daily-current-affairs/semiconductor

PRACTICE QUESTION

Q.  India could have a large role to play in the semiconductor industry, as the world’s fifth-largest economy looks to boost its domestic chip sector. What moves are being made by India to bring the manufacturing of chips to the country? What are the challenges faced by the semi-conductor Industry specific to India? Suggest measures to turn India into a Semiconductor Manufacturing hub.