India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, announced in Budget 2026–27 with an allocation of ₹1,000 crore, aims to strengthen domestic semiconductor manufacturing, develop indigenous equipment and materials, promote full-stack chip design, and build a skilled workforce. Building on the progress of earlier initiatives, the mission focuses on advanced manufacturing, supply chain resilience, and industry-led innovation. With a rapidly growing domestic market expected to reach $100–110 billion by 2030, ISM 2.0 seeks to reduce import dependence, meet 70–75% of India’s chip demand by 2029, and position the country as a trusted global semiconductor hub.
Click to View MoreResearchers have developed an innovative helium leak detection sensor that works using sound waves instead of chemical reactions. Built with a special geometric structure known as a Kagome lattice, the device traps sound at its corners and monitors changes in resonance frequency. When helium enters the sensor, it alters the speed of sound inside, allowing the system to quickly detect both the presence and direction of a leak. This durable, low-maintenance technology could significantly improve helium monitoring in critical sectors such as healthcare, semiconductors, aerospace, and scientific research, where helium is essential but scarce.
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