Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma released the Rajasthan Semiconductor Policy 2026, positioning Rajasthan as a key destination for semiconductor and Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) investments in India's growing chip ecosystem.

The policy aims to attract investment across the semiconductor value chain — from chip design and Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools to semiconductor fabrication support infrastructure and advanced packaging. Key objectives include attracting large-scale ESDM investments into Rajasthan, creating a pool of skilled semiconductor professionals, developing design centres and chip design parks, and establishing supporting fabrication and testing infrastructure.

Rajasthan joins a growing list of states competing for semiconductor investments triggered by India's Semicon India Programme (under the Ministry of Electronics and IT), which offers significant central government incentives for semiconductor fabs, display fabs, and ATMP (Assembly, Testing, Marking & Packaging) units.

The policy focuses on leveraging Rajasthan's existing strengths: land availability, improving infrastructure (including the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor passing through the state), a large engineering talent pool from institutions across the state, and lower operating costs compared to metros.

For RAS aspirants, this policy is relevant to Rajasthan's industrial development strategy, the state's role in India's semiconductor self-reliance mission (Atmanirbhar Bharat), and the broader geopolitical context of semiconductor supply chain diversification away from China and Taiwan — a global strategic priority post COVID-19.