Gujarat Government recently unveiled a dedicated ‘Gujarat Semiconductor Policy 2022-27’. The policy aims created at least 2,00,000 new employment opportunities over the five years.

• 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 Dholera Special Investment region.
• 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.
• The policy is aimed at making the state first in developing Electronics System Design & Manufacturing (ESDM) ecosystem.