Introduction
India’s semiconductor ambitions received a renewed push as the government reappointed Amitesh Kumar Sinha as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM). His appointment comes at a critical juncture as the country prepares to enter Phase 2 of the Semicon India Programme — a strategic initiative to build a robust domestic chip manufacturing ecosystem.
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Key Highlights
Amitesh Sinha returns as ISM CEO amid India’s semiconductor expansion efforts.
He currently serves as Additional Secretary at the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY).
Sinha previously led policy creation for chip and electronics manufacturing.
His reappointment aligns with the launch of ISM Phase 2.
India aims to position itself as a global hub for chip design and manufacturing.
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Who Is Amitesh Kumar Sinha?
Amitesh Kumar Sinha is a senior bureaucrat from the 1996 Indian Railway Accounts Service (IRAS) batch.
He is a civil engineering graduate from Visvesvaraya Regional College of Engineering, Nagpur.
He currently holds the post of Additional Secretary at MeitY, which oversees India’s electronics, IT, and semiconductor policies.
Sinha has previously served as Joint Secretary in MeitY, where he played a key role in shaping India’s electronics manufacturing roadmap. He led several important schemes including the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes for IT hardware, mobile phones, and semiconductors.
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Why His Appointment Matters
Sinha’s return to the ISM comes at a crucial point. In 2021, India launched the Semicon India Programme with a ₹76,000 crore incentive package to attract chip makers. In its first phase, the mission saw limited traction but led to key proposals from global and domestic players.
Phase 2 of ISM aims to accelerate these efforts by providing enhanced support for chip fabrication, OSAT (Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Testing), and semiconductor design. The government is also considering revising incentives and fast-tracking approvals.
As CEO, Sinha will lead the charge in attracting global semiconductor giants to set up operations in India. He will also oversee the development of semiconductor clusters and ensure India meets global standards in chip fabrication and R&D.
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India’s Semiconductor Goals
India currently imports most of its semiconductors. With global supply chain disruptions and rising geopolitical tensions, building domestic capacity is a top priority. The government hopes to reduce import dependence and position India as a key player in the global chip supply chain.
In recent months, companies like Micron, Tata Electronics, and AMD have announced major investments in India’s chip sector. Micron’s ₹22,500 crore ATMP (Assembly, Testing, Marking and Packaging) plant in Gujarat is among the key milestones under ISM Phase 1.
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Conclusion
In conclusion, India’s semiconductor ambitions are no longer just a vision. With strong leadership and government support, the ISM is on its way to reshaping India’s future in the global semiconductor industry.
Under Sinha’s leadership, the mission is set to hit key milestones, propelling India closer to achieving its semiconductor manufacturing goals.
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