India's Tech Leap: 3nm Chips, Sovereign AI by 2032, Says Ashwini Vaishnaw

• Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw outlines India's ambitious tech strategy focusing on semiconductor manufacturing and sovereign AI.
• Four major semiconductor plants (CG Semi, Kaynes Technology, Micron Technology, Tata Electronics' Assam facility) to begin commercial production in 2026.
• India aims to be a major semiconductor hub by 2032, capable of producing 3-nanometre chips, driven by manufacturing, design, and talent ecosystems.
• Sovereign AI is a national priority, with Indian engineers developing all five layers of the AI stack under the IndiaAI Mission.
• PLI scheme for electronic components is gaining traction, broadening India's export base beyond smartphones to AI hardware, automotive, and medical electronics.

Why It Matters: India is rapidly advancing its semiconductor and AI capabilities, aiming for global leadership by 2032 with 3nm chip production and sovereign AI.