India's Tech Leap - Semiconductors, AI, and Language Innovation Drive 2024 Achievements

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology closed 2024 with significant strides in IT and electronics manufacturing, Artificial Intelligence (AI) deployment, and the expansion of digital infrastructure.

From groundbreaking semiconductor projects to AI platforms and language translation technology, India is positioning itself as a global technology leader.

Semiconductor Projects Transform India’s Tech Landscape

Key Approvals and Capacities:

Four semiconductor projects approved, including one chip fabrication unit and three chip packaging facilities. The chip fabrication plant at Dholera, Gujarat, a joint venture between India’s Tata Electronics and Taiwan’s Powerchip, will manufacture 50,000 wafer starts per month.

Chip Packaging Units:

The largest chip packaging unit in India is being set up in Morigaon, Assam, with a capacity of 48 million chips per month. Two units in Sanand, Gujarat include one by CG Power (15.07 million chips per day) and another by Kaynes Technology (6.33 million chips per day). Combined capacity of all packaging units exceeds 70 million chips per month. CCC AI Revolution: India AI Platform Gains Momentum The government approved the ₹10,372 crore India AI Programme in March 2024 to foster safe, trusted AI deployment and promote innovation. The platform includes resources for startups, research, investments, and government initiatives.

Key Highlights:

National AI Portal Content:

• 2,806 national and international articles
• 1,175 news updates
• 334 videos
• 164 research reports
• 472 startups and 99 case studies listed

Features sections on investments, educational courses, datasets, and state-level initiatives.

Bhashini Expansion: Bridging the Language Divide

The Bhashini language translation platform saw continued growth, enabling seamless multilingual communication across India. This initiative underscores the ministry's commitment to digital inclusivity.

Paving the Way for 2025

With robust initiatives in semiconductors, AI, and language technology, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has laid a strong foundation for India’s digital future. These projects position India as a key player in global technology, fostering innovation and economic growth.