Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Launches Semicon 2.0 Web Application Portal

Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw today launched “Semicon 2.0 – Web Application Portal under the Semicon India Programme” for Pillars 2, 3 and 4, followed by the announcement of 12 Approved Applicants under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS).

Government of India has been undertaking concerted efforts towards the establishment of a robust and resilient semiconductor ecosystem in the country through various strategic initiatives and policy interventions.

Also, 105 startups have been provided access to EDA tools, 24 startups are supported through funding, and 15 startups having received venture capital funding. 332 institutions provided with EDA tools under the Chips to Startup (C2S) Programme, with approx. 70,000 students trained so far frame it well.(UPDATED ON 6TH NOVE 2026)