New Delhi, Sept. 1 -- The Central government has formally notified Semicon 2.0, a Rs 1,27,500-crore programme to expand India's semiconductor ecosystem across design, intellectual property, equipment, materials, advanced packaging, R&D and talent development.

Following the Union Cabinet's July 15 approval, MeitY has outlined incentives across six pillars and 10 categories. IT Secretary S Krishnan said the scheme will strengthen domestic capabilities and build a globally competitive industry.

Unlike the first phase, Semicon 2.0 expands participation to chip-design startups and MSMEs, fabs, packaging firms, equipment and materials manufacturers, research organisations and training institutions, reported Business Today.

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