Semiconductor Plant-Rajasthan
Why in News?
The state of Rajasthan officially entered the global high-tech electronics supply chain following the inauguration of its first semiconductor plant and dedicated cluster in Bhiwadi. The event marked a critical milestone as India’s first Small and Medium Enterprise (SME)-led semiconductor packaging facility.
Location and Infrastructure
- Strategic Hub: The facility is set up at Salarpur, Khushkhera in the Bhiwadi region, placing it near the Delhi-NCR manufacturing zone.
- Industrial Cluster: It is situated inside a newly developed 50.3-acre Electronics Manufacturing Cluster (EMC) engineered by ELCINA.
- State-of-the-Art Setup: The facility spans 57,000 square feet and features advanced Class 10K and 100K cleanrooms crucial for contamination-free manufacturing.
Investment and Ownership
- The Pioneer: Developed by Sahasra Semiconductors Pvt. Ltd., making it a pioneer for SME-driven high-tech ventures in India.
- Project Cost: Built with an initial direct investment exceeding ₹150 crore.
- Government Support: Funded under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology’s (MeitY) SPECS scheme (Scheme for Promotion of Manufacturing of Electronic Components and Semiconductors).
- Broader Cluster Value: The surrounding electronics cluster has generated investments over ₹1,200 crore, with 11 companies already running operations.
Operational Focus & Capabilities
- Packaging and Testing: Operating as an ATMP/OSAT facility (Assembly, Testing, Marking, and Packaging), it processes raw chips into usable components.
- Core Products: It handles memory chips for Micro SD cards, flash storage, eSIMs, LED driver ICs, and RFID products.
- Production Capacity: Launches with an annual packaging capacity of 60 million semiconductor units, scaling toward 400 to 600 million units within 2–3 years.
- Global Footprint: Over 60% of its initial production is earmarked for export to competitive international markets like the US, Germany, France, and China.
Government Policy Context
- Rajasthan Semiconductor Policy 2026: Launched to convert the state into a global hardware destination, the policy offers investors 100% electricity duty exemptions for 7 years alongside stamp duty concessions.
- National Alignment: The facility furthers the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), aligning with the country's broader technological self-reliance goal.
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