Gujarat Semiconductor Policy 2022-27

Gujarat Semiconductor Policy 2022-27

News: Gujarat is the first state in India to release a dedicated semiconductor policy. Government has also proposed to develop a special ‘Semicon City’ as a part of the Dholera Special Investment region.

What are Semiconductors?
• Semiconductors are materials which have a conductivity between conductors and insulators. They can be pure elements, silicon or germanium or compounds; gallium, arsenide or cadmium selenide.
• They are the basic building blocks that serve as the heart and brain of all modern electronics and information and communications technology products.

Gujarat Government’s policy
• Under the Gujarat Semiconductor Policy 2022-27, Gujarat Government will provide heavy subsidies on power, water and land tariffs for entrepreneurs who are interested in investing in semiconductors or display fabrication manufacturing in Gujarat.