Consider the following statements regarding the Chips to Start-up (C2S) Programme: 1. The Programme is an initiative of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). 2. It is aimed at strengthening India’s semiconductor and chip design ecosystem. 3. Under the C2S Programme, the Government of India directly establishes semiconductor fabrication (fab) units for large-scale commercial chip manufacturing. How many of the above statements are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Chips to Start-up (C2S) Programme:
1.The Programme is an initiative of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
2.It is aimed at strengthening India’s semiconductor and chip design ecosystem.
3.Under the C2S Programme, the Government of India directly establishes semiconductor fabrication (fab) units for large-scale commercial chip manufacturing.
How many of the above statements are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] All three

[D] None

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation: 1 and 2

Statement 1 is correct: Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)

Statement 2 is correct: The C2S Programme is an umbrella capacity-building initiative to build semiconductor design capacity, covering academic institutions across India.

Statement 3 is incorrect: The C2S Programme does not focus on setting up fabrication plants; it is primarily a design-led and skill-oriented initiative, complementing India’s broader semiconductor manufacturing policies.

Source: ANI

Post-Mains Strategy Session by Mr. Ayush Sinha | ForumIAS