Pune, Feb. 25 -- With India importing nearly 94 percent of its semiconductor chips, the country remains heavily dependent on foreign nations for critical technology, said Prof Dr Mangesh Karad, Executive President and Pro-Vice Chancellor of MIT Art, Design and Technology University here on Wednesday.
He warned that any disruption in chip supplies from dominant global players could place India in a vulnerable position.
Speaking at a national seminar on Semiconductor Technology organised by the School of Engineering and Sciences at MIT ADT University, Dr Karad highlighted the Government of India's Semiconductor Mission announced under the Prime Minister's leadership. The mission has earmarked Rs 76,000 crore to promote semiconductor manufac...