India, Aug. 17 -- Semiconductors are the foundation of modern technology, powering everything from smartphones and vehicles to satellites and AI systems. AI is now accelerating the demand for advanced chips, specialized processors and high-performance computing, making the two technologies increasingly inseparable.

Recognizing this convergence, India is building capabilities from chip design and fabrication to computing infrastructure and indigenous AI models. Government initiatives across both sectors are creating an integrated technology ecosystem that strengthens self-reliance, supply-chain resilience and innovation.

This convergence is also opening new opportunities in advanced manufacturing, research, entrepreneurship and high-valu...