Centre Notifies Semiconductor 2.0 Scheme With ₹1.27 Lakh Crore Outlay

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has notified the Semiconductor 2.0 scheme with an outlay of ₹1.27 lakh crore. Under the notification, eligible applicants have been divided into six pillars and 10 categories to streamline support and development across the semiconductor ecosystem.

The move comes as semiconductors have become a critical strategic resource globally, with artificial intelligence driving unprecedented demand for advanced chips and memory. The scheme aims to strengthen India's position in semiconductor manufacturing and design.