Published: 22 March 2026Indian Infrastructure / Newsgram / DQ IndiaRajasthan
Rajasthan Unveils Semiconductor Policy 2026: Jodhpur-Pali-Marwar and Kankani Designated Priority Corridors
The Government of Rajasthan, through a March 13, 2026 notification, issued the Rajasthan Semiconductor Policy 2026 — a comprehensive framework designed to position the state as a key node in India's emerging semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. The policy was announced in alignment with the Centre's India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, for which ₹1,000 crore is provided for FY 2026-27, and the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for semiconductors.
The policy focuses on four target segments: Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT), Assembly, Testing, Marking and Packaging (ATMP), sensor manufacturing, and fabless chip design. Two dedicated areas — the Jodhpur-Pali-Marwar Industrial Area and the Kankani Industrial Area — have been designated as Priority Semiconductor Corridors, offering fast-track land allotment, coordinated utility support (uninterrupted power and water), and single-window clearances through the RajNivesh portal.
Key financial incentives include: 100% electricity duty exemption for 7 years, 75% exemption on stamp duty and land conversion charges, 25% reimbursement of conversion costs, 60% grant equivalent to the capital subsidy approved under India Semiconductor Mission, 5% interest subvention on term loans, and 50% reimbursement of environmental protection expenditures. Captive renewable energy projects get 100% electricity duty exemption.
Implementation will be overseen by the State Level Sanctioning Committee and State Empowered Committee, with the Department of Industries and Commerce as the nodal agency. Jodhpur's established IT ecosystem (IIT Jodhpur, NIT Jodhpur), proximity to the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC), and Rajasthan's existing electronics manufacturing clusters make it a strategic fit for semiconductor assembly and testing operations.
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Consider the following statements regarding the Rajasthan Semiconductor Policy 2026:
1. Jodhpur-Pali-Marwar and Kankani have been designated as Priority Semiconductor Corridors.
2. The policy offers 100% electricity duty exemption for seven years for semiconductor units.
3. The nodal agency for implementation is the Department of Science and Technology, Rajasthan.
4. The policy aligns with India's Semiconductor Mission 2.0 allocated ₹40,000 crore.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Explanation · Correct answer BStatements 1, 2, and 4 are correct. Jodhpur-Pali-Marwar and Kankani Industrial Areas have been designated Priority Semiconductor Corridors with fast-track land allotment and single-window clearances. The policy provides 100% electricity duty exemption for 7 years (and additional 100% exemption for captive renewable energy). The policy is specifically aligned with India's Semiconductor Mission 2.0 (₹40,000 crore allocation). Statement 3 is incorrect: the nodal agency for implementation is the Department of Industries and Commerce, Rajasthan — not the Department of Science and Technology. The oversight bodies are the State Level Sanctioning Committee and the State Empowered Committee.
Frequently asked questions
Which two corridors were designated as Priority Semiconductor Corridors under Rajasthan's Semiconductor Policy 2026?
Rajasthan's Semiconductor Policy 2026, launched on March 24, 2026, designated Jodhpur-Pali-Marwar and Kankani Industrial Area (Jodhpur) as the two Priority Semiconductor Corridors, leveraging western Rajasthan's industrial infrastructure and the state's renewable energy surplus respectively.
What are the key financial incentives offered under Rajasthan's Semiconductor Policy 2026?
The policy offers 100% electricity duty exemption for 7 years, 75% stamp duty relief, and a 60% capital subsidy grant to attract semiconductor manufacturers to the designated corridors.
How does Rajasthan's Semiconductor Policy 2026 align with India's national semiconductor initiative?
The policy is aligned with India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, for which ₹1,000 crore is provided in FY 2026-27, making Rajasthan the first Indian state to announce a dedicated state-level semiconductor policy.
Why is the Kankani corridor significant in Rajasthan's semiconductor strategy?
Kankani, located near Jaipur, is significant because it taps Rajasthan's substantial renewable energy surplus to power energy-intensive chip fabrication facilities, making semiconductor manufacturing more cost-effective and sustainable.