Delhi Plans Semiconductor Push, Draft Policy Aims to Attract Investment and Boost Jobs

  • April 20, 2026, 12:13 p.m.

New Delhi: The Delhi government is preparing to enter the high-tech semiconductor sector, with a new policy currently under formulation aimed at positioning the national capital as a hub for chip design, research, and allied activities.

According to officials, the proposed “Delhi Semiconductor Policy” is being designed to strengthen the city’s role in the global semiconductor value chain, particularly in high-value segments such as design, innovation, and advanced packaging. The initiative aligns with India’s broader push to expand domestic chip capabilities and reduce dependence on imports.

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the policy will focus on creating a comprehensive ecosystem rather than just manufacturing, with emphasis on research and development (R&D), intellectual property creation, and talent development.

The draft framework is expected to be built on five key pillars: semiconductor design and IP development, research and innovation, manufacturing-support activities such as Assembly, Testing, Marking and Packaging (ATMP), development of ancillary industries, and skill development.

To attract both domestic and global players, the government is likely to offer a mix of financial and non-financial incentives, including capital subsidies, infrastructure support, and measures to ease business operations. These steps are expected to improve investor confidence and encourage participation from startups, fabless chip companies, and semiconductor service providers.

Officials also highlighted that the policy will prioritise employment generation in high-skill areas such as chip design, semiconductor research, and advanced packaging. Training programmes, industry-academia partnerships, and startup support initiatives are expected to play a key role in building a skilled workforce.

The move comes as semiconductors increasingly become critical to sectors such as electronics, telecommunications, defence, and artificial intelligence. With states across India competing to attract semiconductor investments, Delhi’s proposed policy aims to carve out a niche in knowledge-driven segments of the industry rather than capital-intensive fabrication alone.

If implemented effectively, the policy could help establish Delhi as a key player in India’s growing semiconductor ecosystem while contributing to innovation, job creation, and long-term technological growth.

Author : Rajdhani Delhi Representative

Rajdhani delhi representative

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