IESA to skill students in semiconductor tech as India aims to be chip hub

New Delhi: In a bid to create a skilled workforce for the growing semiconductor industry in India, the India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA) on Wednesday announced a first-of-its-kind initiative to reach out to eligible candidates, nurture them and connect them to prospective employers.

According to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the country’s own consumption of semiconductors is expected to cross $80 billion by 2026 and $110 billion by 2030, and the government is investing heavily in skilling and training young Indians for the needs of the 21st century.

“Naturally, the sector is ripe with abundant opportunities for different stakeholders, including budding ECE and CE graduates. However, we must admit that compared to the IT sector, semiconductor and electronics industry is relatively lower on the radar of modern-age students,” said Dr Pradip Thaker, Executive Council, IESA.