India should have capabilities in end-to-end semiconductor value chain

India's vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat significantly focuses on semiconductor sector with the objective building a self-reliant and globally competitive ecosystem. Achieving this vision requires the development of capabilities in end-to-end semiconductor value chain. The ecosystem and capabilities must evolve beyond assembly and manufacturing operations to encompass research and development (R&D), chip design, intellectual property (IP) creation, semiconductor equipment manufacturing, materials an