Wed Sep 11 17:16:24 UTC 2024: ## India Launches Semiconductor Workforce Development Program to Address Talent Gap
**NEW DELHI, INDIA** – SEMI, the global semiconductor industry association, has launched a Workforce Development Programme in India to address the looming talent shortage in the sector. The initiative, announced at SEMICON India 2024, aims to prepare Indian youth for careers in semiconductor manufacturing and design.
The programme, launched in partnership with the Electronics Sector Skills Council of India (ESSCI), will focus on developing specialized curricula and skill development initiatives tailored to the industry. The first workshop, held at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, focused on Semiconductor Manufacturing.
“India is aiming to become a significant player in the semiconductor industry,” stated Ajit Manocha, President and CEO of SEMI. “India must grow substantially to capture its share, and SEMICON India will support this growth, enhancing the India Semiconductor Mission’s roadmap and policies.”
With AI driving demand for semiconductors, industry analysts predict that around 150 new fabs (fabrication facilities) will be needed globally by 2030 to meet the growing demand. India, however, is projected to face a workforce shortage of 250,000 to 300,000 professionals by 2027.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking at the conference, announced that India is developing a semiconductor workforce of 85,000 technicians, engineers, and R&D experts. This effort will include the establishment of a Semiconductor Research Centre at the Indian Institute of Space Sciences, in collaboration with IITs, to focus on developing high-tech and next-generation chips.
“The India Semiconductor Mission, Ministry of Electronics and IT, and Government of India are dedicated to building a resilient semiconductor supply chain,” said Akash Tripathi, CEO of the India Semiconductor Mission. “With a strong talent pipeline and government support, we are confident in our role as a partner in the global semiconductor value chain.”
SEMICON India 2024, a three-day conference themed “Shaping the Semiconductor Future,” will feature top executives from leading semiconductor firms, alongside more than 250 exhibitors and 150 speakers. The event will highlight India’s semiconductor policies and vision for the future.
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