New Delhi, Aug. 2 -- India's semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem is entering its next phase with 12 semiconductor units involving around $20 billion in investment, three of which have already started manufacturing chips, Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw has said.

Highlighting the progress made since the launch of the Semicon India programme in 2022, Vaishnaw said the government had learnt from previous attempts and focused on establishing a clear policy framework and stronger execution.

"2022: We started Semicon India. Learnt from past attempts. Clear policy and execution," Vaishnaw said in a post on X on Saturday.

According to the minister, the semiconductor push has now resulted in 12 units...