India Inaugurates First 3nm Chip Design Centres

On 13th May 2025, the union government inaugurated cutting-edge semiconductor design centres in Noida and Bengaluru, marking India’s entry into advanced 3-nanometer chip design.

Key Points

First-of-its-Kind in India: These are India’s first facilities capable of end-to-end 3nm chip design, placing the country among global semiconductor innovators.
Strategic Locations: The centres in Noida and Bengaluru aim to harness regional engineering talent and build a national semiconductor ecosystem.
India Semiconductor Mission: The initiative aligns with PM Modi’s vision to establish a robust, self-reliant semiconductor ecosystem.
Education Push: A new semiconductor learning kit has been launched to boost hands-on hardware skills among engineering students.
Wider Outreach: Over 270 academic institutions with EDA tools under the India Semiconductor Mission will now receive the new learning kits.