Cabinet Approves Semiconductor Manufacturing Units

On 12th August 2025, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved four new semiconductor projects under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), aimed at strengthening India’s compound semiconductor and advanced packaging capabilities.

Key Points

Investment & Employment: The projects involve a cumulative investment of around ₹4,600 crore, expected to generate 2,034 skilled jobs and numerous indirect employment opportunities.
Funding: With these approvals, total sanctioned projects under ISM rise to 10 across 6 states, with investments of around ₹1.60 lakh crore.
Strategic Importance: The new units will cater to rising demand in telecom, automotive, data centres, consumer electronics, industrial electronics, and defence, boosting India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat vision.