Semiconductor industry flags customs, transport hurdles at SEMICON India 2026
They publishedSEMICON India 2026: Semiconductor industry flags customs, transport hurdles; govt promises action
First reportthehindubusinessline.com · 19 Sept, 08:22Z
Latest reportMint · 19 Sept, 10:49Z
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What
Industry participants at SEMICON India 2026 flagged customs procedures, transportation, and regulatory clearances as challenges.
Why
Finalised MoUs and purchase orders, alongside Japanese and Singaporean pavilions, showed commercial activity and international participation.
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The government will engage stakeholders and address issues, while officials consider a proposed 240-hour semiconductor course for high-school students.
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Summary
- India is building semiconductor manufacturing and needs new skillsets.
- Jobs include process engineers, clean room technicians, wafer proofing, and packaging material engineers.
- Experts emphasize alignment of skilling with fab job requirements and future devices.
- Industry and academia discuss funding, industry expertise, and hands-on training needs.
- A bridge curriculum may help quick onboarding of new recruits for fabs.
Summary
- Industry participants flagged customs procedures, transportation and regulatory clearances as challenges.
- Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the government will engage with stakeholders and address issues.
- MoUs and purchase orders were finalised during SEMICON India 2026 and showcased on Friday.
- Country pavilions from Japan and Singapore highlighted strong international presence with ~30 companies each.
- A 240-hour Level One semiconductor course for high-school students was proposed to build talent.