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Alase Hrishikesh RajendraAIR 61

Question 18GS3GS3

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.

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Recently, microchip technology has invested $5 billion in semiconductor tech hub in India. Pivotal to economic security: (1) Decrease in import dependence for chips (2) Decreased forex sink (3) Employment generation (4) Augmentation of AI mission due to semiconductor availability (5) Future proofing of supply-chains Pivotal to economic security national: (1) Hardware vulnerability in critical infrastructure disclosed (2) Decreased dependence on China (3) India as a hub for semiconductor export (4) Intel agreement cybersecurity mission Key forward: 1. Critical mineral cooperation (eg: MSP, NCNM - bilateral trade) 2. Value-based incentive (similar to PLI) 3. Green energy-powered semiconductor mission

2Decreased dependence on China (3) India as a hub for semiconductor export (4) Intel agreement cybersecurity mission Indian semiconductor mission: 1. Development of indigenous supply-chain 2. Increased funding in research & development 3. Increased value addition in semiconductor industry 4. Advancement in economic & strategic domain Major risk that can derail its objective: (1) Low value-addition (eg: Only fabricant plants have been established) (2) External dependency of critical minerals (3) Environmental contamination due to water-intensive industry & high energy demand (4) Increasing trend of global protectionism (eg: US tariffs) (5) Future-proofing of supply-chains Band forward (key forward): 1. Critical mineral cooperation (eg: MSP, NCNM) 2. Value-based incentive (similar to PLI) 3. Green energy-powered semiconductor mission
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Band Forward strategies should include critical mineral cooperation (MSP, NCNM), value-based incentives PLI, and green energy-powered semiconductor mission development.

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Alase Hrishikesh Rajendra

AIR 61

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Science and Technology

Applied Biotech

India Semiconductor Mission

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