India, April 20 -- In a major push to position the national capital at the forefront of India's high-tech revolution, the Delhi government has initiated the drafting of its Semiconductor Policy, aiming to attract global investments, boost innovation, and generate high-skilled jobs in cutting-edge technology sectors. Led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the proposed policy seeks to establish Delhi as a key hub for semiconductor design, research and development, and advanced packaging activities. The initiative aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of an Atmanirbhar Bharat and aims to strengthen India's semiconductor ecosystem with active participation from the Capital. Also Read - Oppn anti-women: CM Rekha Gupta Highlighting the importance of the sector, the Chief Minister said, "The semiconductor sector has emerged as a critical pillar of the global economy, and the Delhi Government is working on a comprehensive policy framework to ensure its balanced and structured development." She added that the policy would offer both financial and non-financial incentives to promote ease of doing business and foster an innovation-driven ecosystem. The policy will be built around five key pillars, including semiconductor design and intellectual property development, research and innovation, manufacturing-enabling activities such as Assembly, Testing, Marking and Packaging (ATMP) and Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Testing (OSAT), talent development, and strengthening the startup ecosystem. Also Read - Bawana gets roads, water projs Emphasising Delhi's role in the semiconductor value chain, Gupta said, "The policy is expected to strengthen Delhi's position in high-value segments such as design, research and development, and advanced packaging," adding that it would attract investments from fabless companies, startups, and global players. The Chief Minister also underscored the employment potential, stating, "The policy will generate high-quality job opportunities in areas such as chip design, semiconductor research, and advanced packaging, while promoting skill development through training programmes and industry-academia partnerships." Also Read - City Briefs Focusing on investment, the government plans to introduce targeted incentives, reduce operational costs, and create a conducive business environment. Measures like capital subsidies and infrastructure support, along with alignment to the India Semiconductor Mission, are expected to boost investor confidence. Reiterating alignment with the Prime Minister's vision, Gupta said, "Semiconductors are not merely industrial products but form the foundation of technological sovereignty, national security, and economic strength," expressing confidence that Delhi will emerge as a key contributor to India's semiconductor growth story.
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