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Rajasthan’s First Semiconductor Plant Inaugurated in Bhiwadi, Boosting India’s Chip Hub

Rajasthan has officially entered India’s semiconductor ecosystem with the virtual inauguration of its first semiconductor plant and a major Electronics Manufacturing Cluster in Bhiwadi. The facility, developed by ELCINA, includes an ATMP/OSAT plant by Sahasra Semiconductors and was inaugurated by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. Vaishnaw highlighted India’s rapid growth in electronics manufacturing, with production rising six-fold to nearly Rs 13 lakh crore, and credited initiatives like Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat. Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma noted the state’s new Semiconductor Policy, while Bhupender Yadav emphasized Bhiwadi’s emergence as a semiconductor hub.

Key Points: Rajasthan Gets First Semiconductor Plant in Bhiwadi

  • Rajasthan enters semiconductor ecosystem with first plant in Bhiwadi
  • Electronics Manufacturing Cluster developed by ELCINA over 50.3 acres
  • Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlights India’s six-fold rise in electronics production
  • Rajasthan Semiconductor Policy introduced in March 2026
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Rajasthan gets its 1st semiconductor plant in Bhiwadi

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw virtually inaugurates Rajasthan’s first semiconductor plant and Electronics Manufacturing Cluster in Bhiwadi, boosting India’s chip ecosystem.

Rajasthan gets its 1st semiconductor plant in Bhiwadi
"Mobile phones have now emerged as India's top export commodity - Ashwini Vaishnaw"

New Delhi, May 15

Rajasthan on Friday entered India's fast-growing semiconductor ecosystem with the virtual inauguration of the state's first semiconductor plant and a major Electronics Manufacturing Cluster at Bhiwadi, as the Centre intensified efforts to position the country as a global electronics and chip manufacturing hub.

The Electronics Manufacturing Cluster developed by ELCINA at Salarpur in Khushkhera, Bhiwadi, Rajasthan, along with the semiconductor ATMP/OSAT facility of Sahasra Semiconductors, was virtually inaugurated by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.

Addressing the gathering, Vaishnaw described the occasion as a historic moment for Rajasthan as the state formally entered the strategically important semiconductor industry.

He highlighted India's rapid rise in electronics manufacturing over the past 12 years, noting that production has increased six-fold to nearly Rs 13 lakh crore, while exports have reached around Rs 4.24 lakh crore.

"Mobile phones have now emerged as India's top export commodity and credited the growth to initiatives such as Make in India, Digital India and Atmanirbhar Bharat launched under Prime Minister Narendra Modi," Vaishnaw stated.

He added that schemes such as the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), Electronics Manufacturing Clusters (EMC), India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) and Production Linked Incentive (PLI) programmes are helping build the country's semiconductor ecosystem in partnership with state governments and industry players.

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma said the state government had introduced the Rajasthan Semiconductor Policy in March 2026 and is focusing on developing the region near Delhi-NCR into a manufacturing hub.

Bhupender Yadav said the Bhiwadi region, once known mainly for automobile manufacturing, is now emerging as a centre for semiconductor and electronics industries as well.

The Bhiwadi Electronics Manufacturing Cluster has been developed over 50.3 acres at a project cost of Rs 46.09 crore, with the Indian Government providing direct support of Rs 20.24 crore under the EMC scheme.

- IANS

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Priya S
Atmanirbhar Bharat in action! 🇮🇳 Mobile phones becoming top export is huge. But we need to ensure these jobs go to locals, not just imported talent. Hope the skill development programs are in place.
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Vikram M
Good move, but why only 50 acres for the cluster? China's semiconductor parks are thousands of acres. We need scale to compete globally. Also, the ₹46 crore project cost seems modest – hope quality isn't compromised.
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Ananya R
Finally some industrial development in Rajasthan beyond tourism and mining! 👏 But I'm concerned about pollution – semiconductor plants use lots of chemicals. Hope EIA norms are strictly followed.
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Rohit P
The Rajasthan Semiconductor Policy 2026 sounds promising. But we need to see actual implementation – many state policies look good on paper but fail on ground. Let's hope Bhiwadi becomes another tech hub like Bengaluru or Hyderabad.
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Kavya N
Great to see Ashwini Vaishnaw's focus on electronics! 🚀 But I wish the article mentioned how many direct jobs this will create. ATMP/OSAT facilities need skilled workers – are IITs and NITs in Rajasthan preparing students for this?
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Siddharth J
This is a step in right

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