Published: 2 September 2025PIB / DD NewsScience & Technology
Semicon India 2025: First Made-in-India Semiconductor Chip 'Vikram' Presented to PM Modi
On September 2–3, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Semicon India 2025 in New Delhi — India's largest semiconductor conference with over 350 exhibiting companies from 33 countries. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw presented PM Modi with the 'Vikram' chip (VIKRAM3201), India's first fully Make-in-India 32-bit microprocessor, designed and developed by ISRO's Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre in partnership with the Semiconductor Laboratory, Chandigarh. Vikram is engineered to withstand the harsh conditions of space launch vehicles.
The event marked a historic milestone in India's semiconductor journey. Since the Semicon India Programme was launched in 2021, the country progressed from approving its first plant in 2023 to five additional projects cleared in 2025. PM Modi called for development of local semiconductor intellectual property, underscoring India's ambition to become a global chip manufacturing hub and reduce dependence on imported electronics.
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Which organisation developed India's first fully indigenous microprocessor 'Vikram' presented at Semicon India 2025?
Explanation · Correct answer CVIKRAM3201 is India's first fully Make-in-India 32-bit microprocessor qualified for the harsh environmental conditions of launch vehicles. ISRO states that the processor was developed by ISRO and SCL and fabricated at SCL's 180 nm CMOS semiconductor fab; it was later highlighted at Semicon India 2025 as the Vikram 32-bit processor.
Frequently asked questions
What is the 'Vikram' chip and who developed it?
'Vikram' is India's first indigenous 32-bit microprocessor, developed by ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation). It was presented to Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Semicon India 2025 conference, marking a major milestone in India's semiconductor self-reliance drive.
What is Semicon India 2025 and what was its significance?
Semicon India 2025 is an annual semiconductor industry conference inaugurated by PM Modi. The 2025 edition was significant as it showcased India's indigenous semiconductor capabilities, including the unveiling of the 'Vikram' chip, signalling India's ambition to build a complete domestic semiconductor ecosystem.
Why is semiconductor self-reliance important for India's strategic and economic goals?
Semiconductors are critical components of modern electronics, defence systems, telecommunications, and automotive industries. India's dependence on imports for chips was exposed during the COVID-19 era supply chain crisis; domestic semiconductor capability reduces this vulnerability and supports the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision.
How does the 'Vikram' chip connect to the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision?
The 'Vikram' chip directly supports the Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India) vision in electronics manufacturing by demonstrating India's capability to design and produce advanced microprocessors indigenously. It reduces reliance on foreign chip imports and positions India as an emerging player in global semiconductor supply chains.
What broader policy context supports India's semiconductor industry development?
India's semiconductor development is backed by the ₹76,000 crore India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), which provides financial incentives to domestic and foreign companies setting up chip design and fabrication facilities in India. The Semicon India events serve as platforms to attract investment and demonstrate India's technical progress.
