With reference to Semicon 2.0, consider the following statements: 1. Semicon 2.0 seeks to expand India's semiconductor ecosystem by supporting investments across semiconductor fabrication, assembly, testing, marking and packaging (ATMP), and the design ecosystem. 2. The initiative is implemented by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). 3. Under Semicon 2.0, financial support is limited only to silicon wafer fabrication units, excluding the semiconductor design and ATMP. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to Semicon 2.0, consider the following statements:
1.Semicon 2.0 seeks to expand India’s semiconductor ecosystem by supporting investments across semiconductor fabrication, assembly, testing, marking and packaging (ATMP), and the design ecosystem.
2.The initiative is implemented by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
3.Under Semicon 2.0, financial support is limited only to silicon wafer fabrication units, excluding the semiconductor design and ATMP.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation: 1 and 2 only

Statement 1 is correct: Semicon 2.0 aims to deepen India’s semiconductor value chain by supporting fabrication, ATMP/OSAT facilities, compound semiconductors, and semiconductor design capabilities.

Statement 2 is correct: The programme is implemented by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) under the India Semiconductor Mission.

Statement 3 is incorrect: Incentives are not confined to wafer fabrication; they also extend to ATMP/OSAT facilities, compound semiconductors, and semiconductor design, reflecting a holistic approach to ecosystem development.

Source: PIB

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