New Delhi, Oct. 19 -- India's semiconductor ecosystem is gradually taking shape, with 12 approved projects across six states attracting committed investments of more than Rs.1.64 lakh crore, former NITI Aayog CEO and G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant said on Monday.

Sharing a graphic titled "The New Semiconductor Map of India" on social media platform X, Kant highlighted the country's expanding network of semiconductor fabrication, assembly, packaging, testing and advanced technology facilities.

The projects reflect India's efforts to build domestic semiconductor manufacturing capabilities and develop an ecosystem covering multiple stages of chip production. Gujarat has emerged as the leading destination, accounting for six of the approved projec...