Q. Which of the following statements about the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) are correct?
- ISM serves as the nodal agency for schemes under the Semicon India Programme.
- The ISM was launched in 2021 by the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY), Government of India.
- Provides financial support to educational institutions researching semiconductors, display manufacturing, and the design ecosystem.
Select the correct option:
Answer:
Only two
Notes:
- Launched in 2021 with a total financial outlay of Rs. 76,000 crore under the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY), Government of India, the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) is part of a broader initiative to develop a sustainable semiconductor and display ecosystem in the country.
- It aims to provide financial support to companies investing in semiconductor manufacturing, display production, and the design ecosystem.
- Additionally, the programme promotes the generation of indigenous Intellectual Property (IP) and incentivizes the transfer of technologies (ToT).
- The India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) acts as the nodal agency for schemes under the Semicon India Programme.