Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated the Semiconductor Process Gallery and PARANGAT Semiconductor Training Lab at the Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL) in Mohali, Punjab — India's first and only government-owned semiconductor fabrication facility (established 1984 under ISRO/Department of Space). The government announced ₹4,500 crore investment over three years to modernise SCL and increase production capacity 100-fold. During the inauguration, 28 chips designed by Indian institutions and startups were handed over. SCL will remain government-run (privatisation ruled out). The PARANGAT Training Lab provides hands-on semiconductor process education in an authentic fab-like environment. These initiatives are part of India's India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) under the ₹76,000 crore Semicon India Programme (2022), which aims to make India a global semiconductor manufacturing hub. The Indian Navy also signed an MoU with IIT Chennai and Apollo Micro Systems for indigenous naval armament systems on the same day. Rajasthan relevance: IIT Jodhpur and MNIT Jaipur are potential contributors to India's semiconductor talent pipeline.
PARANGAT Semiconductor Training Lab Inaugurated at SCL Mohali; ₹4,500 Crore Investment to Modernise India's First Chip Facility
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated the Semiconductor Process Gallery and PARANGAT Semiconductor Training Lab at the Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL) in Mohali, Punjab — India's first and only government-owned semiconductor fabrication facility (established 1984 under ISRO/Department of Space). The government announced ₹4,500 crore investment over three years to modernise SCL and increase production capacity 100-fold. During the inauguration, 28 chips designed by Indian institutions and startups were handed over. SCL will remain government-run (privatisation ruled out). The PARANGAT Training Lab provides hands-on semiconductor process education in an authentic fab-like environment. These initiatives are part of India's India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) under the ₹76,000 crore Semicon India Programme (2022), which aims to make India a global semiconductor manufacturing hub. The Indian Navy also signed an MoU with IIT Chennai and Apollo Micro Systems for indigenous naval armament systems on the same day. Rajasthan relevance: IIT Jodhpur and MNIT Jaipur are potential contributors to India's semiconductor talent pipeline.
Key facts
- Union Minister Vaishnaw inaugurated PARANGAT Semiconductor Training Lab at SCL Mohali.
- ₹4,500 crore investment announced to modernise SCL and increase production 100-fold.
- SCL Mohali is India's first and only government-owned semiconductor fabrication facility since 1984.
- Twenty-eight chips designed by Indian institutions and startups were handed over at the event.
- The initiative is part of the ₹76,000 crore India Semiconductor Mission under Semicon India Programme.
- SCL will remain government-run with privatisation ruled out by the government.
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Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated the PARANGAT Training Lab and Semiconductor Process Gallery at SCL Mohali, India's only government fab, established 1984 under ISRO. A ₹4,500 crore three-year modernisation will raise capacity 100-fold, complementing the ₹76,000 crore Semicon India Programme; 28 indigenously-designed chips were handed over during inauguration.
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PARANGAT Semiconductor Training Lab was inaugurated at which facility?
PARANGAT Semiconductor Training Lab was inaugurated at SCL (Semi-Conductor Laboratory) Mohali.
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What is the PARANGAT Semiconductor Training Lab and where was it inaugurated?
The PARANGAT Semiconductor Training Lab was inaugurated at the Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL) in Mohali, Punjab by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. It provides students and professionals hands-on training in semiconductor fabrication processes, supporting India's goal of building domestic chip-design and manufacturing expertise.
What is SCL Mohali and when was it established?
SCL (Semiconductor Laboratory) Mohali is India's first and only government-owned semiconductor fabrication facility, established in 1984 under ISRO and the Department of Space. It remains under government ownership, with privatisation ruled out by the current administration.
How much investment has the government announced for modernising SCL Mohali?
The government announced an investment of ₹4,500 crore over three years to modernise SCL Mohali and increase its production capacity 100-fold. This is part of the broader ₹76,000 crore India Semiconductor Mission under the Semicon India Programme.
What is the India Semiconductor Mission and what is its financial outlay?
The India Semiconductor Mission is a flagship initiative under the Semicon India Programme with a total outlay of ₹76,000 crore. It aims to build a robust semiconductor and display ecosystem in India to reduce import dependence and position India as a global chip-making hub.
What milestone was achieved at the PARANGAT inauguration event at SCL Mohali?
At the inauguration event, 28 chips designed by Indian institutions and startups were handed over, showcasing India's growing indigenous chip-design capability. This event marked a significant step in India's journey from chip importer to chip designer and manufacturer.
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