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India Trains 67,000 in Chip Design, Over 1 Lakh Enrolled in Key Program

Over one lakh individuals have enrolled in India's chip design training programmes, with approximately 67,000 already trained, according to a government announcement. The initiative is driven by the Chips to Start-up (C2S) Programme, launched in 2022 with an outlay of Rs 250 crore, covering nearly 400 academic institutions and startups. Participants have filed over 75 patents and are developing more than 500 IP cores and chip designs for sectors like telecom, automotive, and defence. The programme aims to build industry-ready professionals and strengthen India's domestic capabilities in the critical semiconductor sector.

Key Points: India's Chip Design Training: 67,000 Trained, 1 Lakh+ Enrolled

  • Over 1 lakh enrolled in training
  • 67,000 individuals already trained
  • Rs 250 crore C2S Programme launched in 2022
  • 75+ patents filed, 500+ IP cores in development
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Over 1 lakh enrolled in chip design training, 67,000 trained so far: Govt

Over 1 lakh enrolled in India's chip design training with 67,000 already trained under the C2S Programme, boosting semiconductor self-reliance.

Over 1 lakh enrolled in chip design training, 67,000 trained so far: Govt
"Over 1 lakh individuals have enrolled in chip design training, with approximately 67,000 trained so far - Government"

New Delhi, Jan 17

Over one lakh individuals have enrolled in India's chip design training programmes, with around 67,000 already trained, the government said on Saturday.

The initiative, driven by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), aims to make India self-reliant in chip design, a sector crucial for modern electronics, green energy, defence, and emerging technologies.

"Over 1 lakh individuals have enrolled in chip design training, with approximately 67,000 trained so far," the government said.

The Chips to Start-up (C2S) Programme, launched in 2022 with a total outlay of Rs 250 crore, is at the centre of this drive.

The programme covers nearly 400 organisations, including 305 academic institutions and 95 startups, and seeks to train thousands of students, researchers, and engineers across India.

So far, students and institutions have filed over 75 patents and are developing more than 500 IP cores, Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs), and System-on-Chip (SoC) designs for various sectors including telecom, automotive, defence, and consumer electronics.

The C2S Programme also supports the incubation of start-ups, technology transfers, and research publications, aiming to produce industry-ready professionals across B.Tech, M.Tech, and PhD levels.

It has trained B.Tech students through VLSI-oriented coursework and engaged PhD scholars in advanced research in chip design, while enabling M.Tech graduates to specialise in VLSI, embedded systems, and related domains.

According to MeitY, this large-scale programme not only builds India's human capital in semiconductors but also strengthens domestic technological capabilities and supports the country's goal of global competitiveness in chip design.

By integrating academic institutions, start-ups, research organisations, and industry partners, the government is creating a robust ecosystem where innovation, practical learning, and research go hand in hand.

This initiative comes at a critical time when global demand for semiconductors is surging, and India aims to reduce dependence on imports, particularly for high-tech and defence applications.

- IANS

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Priya S
As an engineering student, I'm thrilled to see this focus on VLSI and embedded systems. For too long, we've been strong in software but lagged in hardware. This program can change that. Hoping the quality of training matches the scale.
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Rohit P
Good initiative, but Rs 250 crore seems a bit low for such a massive, nation-wide program spanning so many institutions. Hope the funding is adequate for quality infrastructure and expert trainers. We need world-class labs, not just theory.
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Sarah B
Integrating startups and academia is the smartest part. The 75+ patents and 500+ IP cores mentioned show this is already bearing fruit. This ecosystem approach is what will make India a true player in the global semiconductor space.
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Vikram M
Defence and telecom sectors will benefit hugely from this. Reducing import dependency for chips in these strategic areas is a national security imperative. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Kavya N
My brother is part of this program at his college. He says the exposure to real-world ASIC and SoC design problems is invaluable. More power to MeitY for this forward-thinking scheme. Hope it continues and expands.

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