Published: 1 September 2025PIBScience & Technology
PM Modi Inaugurates Semicon India 2025; Unveils India's First Indigenous Vikram-32 Microprocessor
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the fourth edition of SEMICON India 2025 on September 2 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi. India's first fully indigenous 32-bit space-grade microprocessor, Vikram 3201, developed by ISRO's Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL) in Chandigarh, was presented to the PM.
Vikram 3201 was validated on ISRO's SpaDeX Mission (PSLV-C60). It withstands temperatures from -55 degrees C to 125 degrees C and was manufactured without foreign intellectual property. PM Modi noted that ten semiconductor projects worth over $18 billion are now underway in India. The three-day event attracted over 20,750 attendees from 48 countries.
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Q: Evaluate the strategic significance of SEMICON India 2025 and the unveiling of the Vikram 3201 microprocessor for India's technology sovereignty. (10 marks)
Answer (50 words):
Vikram 3201, ISRO-SCL Chandigarh's 32-bit space-grade chip, withstands minus 55 to 125 degrees Celsius and was validated on SpaDeX aboard PSLV-C60 without foreign intellectual property. SEMICON India 2025 drew 20,750 attendees from 48 countries; ten semiconductor projects worth over $18 billion are now underway, advancing India's chip autonomy.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Vikram-32 microprocessor and what is its significance for India?
**Vikram-32** is India's **first indigenous microprocessor**, unveiled at Semicon India 2025. It is developed by **IIT Bombay** and marks a major milestone in India's semiconductor self-reliance journey under the **India Semiconductor Mission**.
What is Semicon India 2025 and where was it inaugurated by PM Modi?
**Semicon India 2025** is India's premier semiconductor industry conference organized by the **India Semiconductor Mission (ISM)**. PM Modi inaugurated it at **Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi**, showcasing India's ambitions to become a global semiconductor hub.
What is the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) and its key objectives?
The **India Semiconductor Mission (ISM)** was launched under the **₹76,000 crore incentive scheme** to build a robust semiconductor and display manufacturing ecosystem in India. Its objectives include attracting global fabs, developing domestic chip design capabilities, and reducing import dependence.
Which major semiconductor projects were announced at Semicon India 2025?
Semicon India 2025 saw announcements of **10 semiconductor projects worth USD 18 billion**, including major fab investments, chip design centres, and advanced packaging facilities. Companies like Tata Electronics and Micron announced India expansions.
Why is semiconductor manufacturing strategic for India's economy and national security?
**Semiconductor manufacturing** is strategic because chips are essential for **defence systems**, **telecommunications**, **EVs**, **AI computing**, and virtually all modern electronics. Supply chain disruptions (COVID-19 chip shortage) showed the risk of import dependence, making domestic production vital for India's sovereignty.
