Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, inaugurated two advanced semiconductor design centers of Renesas Electronics India Private Limited in Noida and Bengaluru. 

These centers are set to propel India into the forefront of semiconductor innovation by focusing on cutting-edge 3-nanometer (nm) chip design, a feat that positions the nation prominently in the global semiconductor landscape.

During the inauguration, Vaishnaw emphasised the significance of these centres, noting that this marks India's first foray into 3nm chip design, a technological advancement that places the country in an elite group of semiconductor innovators. 

"Designing at 3nm is truly next-generation. "We've done 7nm and 5nm earlier, but this marks a new frontier," he stated.

The Minister elaborated on India's comprehensive semiconductor strategy, which encompasses design, fabrication, Assembly, Testing, Marking, and Packaging (ATMP), equipment, chemicals, and gas supply chains.

He highlighted the growing confidence of the industry, citing significant investments from global companies such as Applied Materials and Lam Research, and underscored the importance of developing a pan-India ecosystem that leverages the country's rich talent pool