Question 18Analyse the strategic objectives, incentives, and institutional architecture of the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM). Identify the major risks that could derail its timelines.GS3GS3
A credible semiconductor ecosystem is pivotal for India's economic security as much as for national security. Analyse the strategic objectives, incentives, and institutional architecture of the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM). Identify the major risks that could derail its timelines.
Main Body
More than 50% of global semiconductor capacity is concentrated in China, US & Taiwan, putting its procurement & dependencies a geopolitical risk, but even more important for economic security. Implemente: - Reduce import dependence. - R&D pushIPs and wealth generation. - Reaching inclusive growth. Objectives of Semiconductor Mission: (1) Be self sufficient in semiconductor manufacturing. (2) Expedite research & development. (3) Envisage development of manufacturing & research.
Incentives: (0) PLI scheme (1) Export promotion (3) Increased R&D funding. Institutional Architecture: (1) Establishing a factory at Gandhinagar in Gujarat28 semiconductor factory only. (2) Academia-Industry collaboration. (3) Creating SEZs in libraries to promote FDI. Associated RISK: (1) Global: - Uncertainty in geopolitics - Trade uncertainty - Water scarcity on commerce Chandrail semiconductor supply. (2) a Recurrent frequentist: Friendshoring and nearmoring - e Trade Protectionism, High tariff. (1) National: - a Immense recurring expenditurecan delay fund disbarred. - b Climate change impact: Can divert resources to welfare schemes. - c Corruption: In fund disbursed can derail program. - d NITI Activism: Against Semi conductor mining can delay supply chain. - Non reportable mismatch. Way AHEAD: - Multi-alignment will serve conducive manufacturers. - R & D investment & to come from private sector. In the world of AI, data is else but processing computer power is decide the use of data. ISRO is welcome step.
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Topper
Abhishek Chauhan
AIR 102
Subject & Paper
GS3GS3
Topic
Science and Technology
Emerging Tech
Semiconductor Industry and Policy
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227
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