Q. With reference to the Design Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
1.It aims at strengthening and facilitating access to semiconductor design infrastructure for the startups and MSMEs.
2.Embedded software design, material science research and semiconductor equipment manufacturing are eligible for financial incentives under the DLI scheme.
3.It also grants funding for the establishment of semiconductor fabrication plants.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1 is correct. Design Linked Incentive (DLI) scheme provides financial support and design infrastructure access to domestic companies, startups, and MSMEs involved in semiconductor design across various stages, from development to deployment.
Statements 2 and 3 are incorrect. The DLI scheme focuses specifically on semiconductor design, not fabrication, software design, material science research, or equipment manufacturing. While the DLI scheme aims to boost the semiconductor ecosystem, it doesn’t directly fund fabrication plant establishment. The focus is on design capabilities and encouraging domestic chip development.
Source: Forum IAS
