Ashwini Vaishnaw Unveils Qualcomm's 2-nm Chip, Sets Roadmap for Semicon 2.0

• Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw unveiled Qualcomm's advanced 2-nanometre chip, marking a significant leap for India's semiconductor ecosystem.
• India is transitioning from a back-office destination to a hub for end-to-end semiconductor product development, with companies like AMD and Qualcomm designing products locally.
• The unveiled silicon wafer contains dies with 20 to 30 billion transistors, enabling AI computers for various applications.
• Under Semicon Mission 1.0, India has trained 67,000 semiconductor engineers, with EDA tools available at 315 universities.
• Semicon 2.0 will prioritize indigenous chip design and production, fostering design startups to become global innovators.