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MeitY-Backed ChipIN Centre Inaugurated in Tamil Nadu to Boost Chip Push

The MeitY-backed ChipIN Centre has been inaugurated at Sona College of Technology in Tamil Nadu to strengthen India's semiconductor ecosystem. The facility is equipped with advanced EDA tools valued at Rs 100 million for semiconductor design and VLSI research. It aims to develop a 'Made in India' chip within 24-36 months under the government's India Semiconductor Mission. The C2S programme, launched in 2022, aims to train 85,000 industry-ready professionals in chip design.

Key Points: ChipIN Centre Inaugurated in Tamil Nadu for 'Make in India' Chips

  • ChipIN Centre inaugurated at Sona College of Technology, Tamil Nadu
  • Facility equipped with advanced EDA tools valued at Rs 100 million
  • Aims to develop a 'Made in India' chip within 24-36 months
  • Part of MeitY's C2S programme to train 85,000 professionals
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MeitY-backed ChipIN Centre inaugurated in Tamil Nadu to boost 'Make in India' chip push

The MeitY-backed ChipIN Centre at Sona College of Technology in Tamil Nadu aims to boost semiconductor design and VLSI research under the 'Make in India' initiative.

"The Centre should work towards developing a 'Made in India' chip within the next 24-36 months - C Valliappa"

New Delhi, May 16

The MeitY-backed ChipIN Centre -- focused on semiconductor design education and VLSI research -- has been inaugurated at Sona College of Technology in Tamil Nadu on Saturday to strengthen India's semiconductor ecosystem and support the country's 'Make in India' chip push.

The 'Sona ChipIN Centre', established at the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), has been set up under the Chips to Startup (C2S) programme supported by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), C-DAC and the ChipIN Centre initiative.

The facility is equipped with advanced Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools valued at Rs 100 million, enabling students, researchers and faculty members to work on semiconductor design, VLSI research and industry-oriented innovation projects.

The centre was inaugurated by Dr V Veerappan, Chairman of the India Electronics and Semiconductor Association, and Shekar Viswanathan, former Vice-Chairman of Toyota Kirloskar Motor.

Sona Institutions Chairman C Valliappa said the Centre should work towards developing a 'Made in India' chip within the next 24-36 months in alignment with the government's India Semiconductor Mission.

Meanwhile, Sona Institutions Vice Chairman Chocko Valliappa said the initiative assumes significance amid India's rapidly growing semiconductor ecosystem and the country's entry into advanced 3nm chip development capabilities.

He added that apart from indigenous chip development, the centre will help produce industry-ready semiconductor engineers.

According to the institution, the ECE Department will utilise the facility to train students across multiple programmes, including Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics Engineering VLSI Design and Technology, Electronics and Computer Engineering, and ME VLSI Design.

The software ecosystem at the centre includes semiconductor and chip design platforms from leading global technology firms.

The C2S Programme is a national capacity-building initiative launched by MeitY in 2022 with an outlay of Rs 250 crore over five years to strengthen India's semiconductor and chip design ecosystem across academic institutions.

The programme aims to create 85,000 industry-ready professionals across undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels in chip design and VLSI-related fields, according to the government.

- IANS

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James A
This is impressive! As someone in the tech field, I know EDA tools are critical. The Rs 100 million investment shows serious intent. My only concern is whether we can produce chips that compete with TSMC or Samsung quality standards. Time will tell.
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Kavya N
Finally! A step in the right direction for semiconductor education. Our college produced better engineers when we had hands-on labs. Hope this centre trains students on real chip design and not just theory. The 2-3 year timeline for a 'Made in India' chip is ambitious but doable. 🇮🇳
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Rahul R
Good initiative but what about the faculty? We have good infrastructure but many professors are not updated with latest VLSI trends. The govt should also invest in training teachers alongside students. C2S programme budget of Rs 250 crore is decent but needs regular monitoring.
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Michael C
The involvement of C-DAC and global EDA vendors is promising. But I wonder if the 85,000 professionals target by 2027 is realistic given our current capacity. Need sustained govt support beyond just funding. That said, kudos to Sona College for taking the lead!
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Tanya I
As a student, this gives me hope! We always hear about 'AI revolution' but semiconductor design is the backbone. MeitY backing this is a big deal. Hope similar centres come up in other states too - Bihar and UP need them badly. India's tech future depends on this. 🚀

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