Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI:Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced that a telecom system using only domestically-produced chips has received certification from the Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC). He praised the development on X social media platform, describing it as a “big leap” for the country’s semiconductor industry.
Vaishnaw wrote on X, “Big leap for India’s semiconductor story! In a first, a telecom system running on ‘made in India’ chips has cleared the standards & quality tests (TEC certification).” TEC certification is the Department of Telecommunications’ quality benchmark, ensuring telecom equipment meets strict performance and safety standards. Along with the nod for domestic rollout, the approval has positioned India’s local chips alongside global counterparts, opening export opportunities.
The milestone indicates progress in reducing reliance on imported semiconductors, a vulnerability highlighted by recent global shortages. Analysts say India’s strategy of enhancing capacity in design, assembly, testing, and integration allows it to address supply chain gaps. As Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, China, and the US dominate chip production, their concentration creates supply chain risks, which India seeks to mitigate.
Semiconductor equipment manufacturer ASML Holding NV, a global leader in semiconductor lithography, has recently announced its intention to strengthen its partnership with Indian businesses in the upcoming year. The India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) was launched in 2021 with a Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme worth Rs 76,000 crore to boost domestic manufacturing and design in the semiconductor sector.
