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The government has approved setting up the NaMo Semiconductor Laboratory at IIT Bhubaneswar. This Rs 4.95 crore project will help develop India's talent pool for chip manufacturing and packaging. The lab will provide industry-ready skills to youth and boost the semiconductor ecosystem. It complements Odisha's two recently approved semiconductor projects under the India Semiconductor Mission.

Key Points: NaMo Semiconductor Lab Approved at IIT Bhubaneswar for Chip Talent

  • Lab to develop talent for indigenous chip manufacturing and packaging units
  • Will position IIT Bhubaneswar as semiconductor research and skilling hub
  • Funded under MPLAD Scheme with Rs 4.95 crore estimated cost
  • Part of India's growing semiconductor ecosystem with two Odisha projects approved
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Nod for 'NaMo Semiconductor Lab' at IIT Bhubaneswar to develop talent pool for indigenous chip manufacturing, packaging

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw approves Rs 4.95 crore NaMo Semiconductor Lab at IIT Bhubaneswar to develop indigenous chip manufacturing talent pool under MPLAD Scheme.

"The NaMo Semiconductor Lab will contribute to Bharat's deep talent pool by equipping the youth with industry-ready skills. - Ministry of Electronics & IT"

New Delhi, October 5

Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, has recently approved the setting up of the 'NaMo Semiconductor Laboratory' at IIT Bhubaneswar. The project will be funded under the MPLAD Scheme, with an estimated cost of Rs. 4.95 crore, as per a press release from the Ministry of Electronics & IT.

New Delhi [India], October 5 (ANI): Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, has recently approved the setting up of the 'NaMo Semiconductor Laboratory' at IIT Bhubaneswar. The project will be funded under the MPLAD Scheme, with an estimated cost of Rs. 4.95 crore, as per a press release from the Ministry of Electronics & IT.

The semiconductor lab is expected to aid the youth of India in indigenous chip manufacturing and packaging. "The NaMo Semiconductor Lab will contribute to Bharat's deep talent pool by equipping the youth with industry-ready skills. The lab will position IIT Bhubaneswar as a hub for semiconductor research and skilling. It will help in developing talent for the chip manufacturing and packaging units coming up across Bharat," the release said.

The new lab will further boost the 'Make in India' and 'Design in India' initiatives. It will act as a catalyst for the fast-growing semiconductor ecosystem of India.

The release highlighted that India is home to 20 per cent of global chip design talent. Students of 295 universities across the country are using the latest EDA tools provided by the industry. Twenty-eight student-designed chips from 20 institutes have been taped out at SCL Mohali.

"Odisha has recently received approval for two semiconductor projects under the India Semiconductor Mission. One of these is an integrated facility for Silicon Carbide (SiC)-based compound semiconductors. The second is an advanced 3D glass packaging facility," the release said.

IIT Bhubaneswar already hosts the Silicon Carbide Research and Innovation Centre (SiCRIC). The new lab will add to the institute's existing cleanroom facilities. It will provide R&D facilities to support the semiconductor industry in India.

As per the release, the proposed lab will have essential equipment and software required for semiconductor training, design, and fabrication. The estimated cost is Rs. 4.6 crore for equipment and Rs. 35 lakh for software.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Only 4.95 crore for a semiconductor lab? Seems quite low compared to global standards. Hope this is just the initial funding and more will follow. The vision is good but execution needs proper funding.
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Arjun K
Great step towards Atmanirbhar Bharat! With 20% of global chip design talent already in India, this lab will help us move from design to actual manufacturing. Perfect timing with the semiconductor missions coming up.
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Sarah B
As someone working in tech, I'm excited to see India focusing on semiconductor manufacturing. The combination of SiCRIC and this new lab at IIT Bhubaneswar creates a strong research cluster. Hope this creates good job opportunities!
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Vikram M
Bhubaneswar becoming a semiconductor hub! 🚀 This will boost Odisha's economy and create high-tech jobs. The 3D glass packaging facility mentioned is particularly interesting - advanced technology coming to our state.
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Michael C
While I appreciate the initiative, I hope the focus remains on quality education and research rather than just political branding. The real test will be whether students from this lab actually contribute to India's semiconductor industry in meaningful ways.

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