The chip of hope gave wings to self-esteem and innovation
India today stands at a historic turning point where technological self-reliance has become not just a means of economic progress, but also a direction of national pride and global leadership. India, which was known only as a consumer in the chip and semiconductor sector for decades, is now rapidly moving towards becoming a manufacturer and supplier. This change is not only technological, but also a symbol of self-confidence and self-esteem. The Semiconductor Mission, global collaboration, and investment in education and research have made India’s chip revolution a reality.
India has made its technological mark globally by taking historic steps in the field of semiconductor manufacturing. Chip parks in Gujarat and Karnataka, foreign investment, and the active participation of educational institutions have accelerated this campaign. At the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2025, India described technology as the basis of a shared future by emphasizing on the three pillars of security, connectivity, and opportunity. This chip revolution is not only paving the way for economic development, but is also giving a new flight to national security, innovation, and self-esteem.
India is passing through a historic phase where dreams are no longer just dreams, but have taken the form of a new reality. The country that was considered only a consumer in the field of technology for decades is today rapidly moving on the path of becoming a manufacturer, supplier, and innovator. India’s efforts towards semiconductor and chip manufacturing are the strongest testimony to this change. This is not only a sign of technological development, but also a flight of national self-esteem, self-reliance, and self-confidence.
A chip or semiconductor is the most essential axis of today’s era. Just as oil drove world politics and economy in the twentieth century, similarly in the twenty-first century chip has become the basis of global power balance. No area of modern life is untouched by it. Mobile phones, computers, smart devices, vehicles, railways, airplanes, defense equipment, satellites, advanced healthcare equipment, artificial intelligence, and robots – the necessity of chips is clearly visible in every field. That is why the nation that is self-reliant and strong in this field will play a decisive role in world politics and the economy in the coming times.
India’s position remained weak in this field for a long time. India kept lagging due to reasons like heavy capital investment, continuous need of energy and water resources, lack of trained human resources, and neglect of research. Countries like China, Taiwan, America, and Korea took advantage of this situation and established dominance over the global market, and India started being seen only as a huge consumer market. But there come such moments in the life of nations when circumstances force one to take a changed path. For India too, such an opportunity came in the last few years, and it resolved to turn the challenge into an opportunity.
Campaigns like ‘Digital India’, ‘Make in India’, and ‘Startup India’ launched under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi aroused new enthusiasm towards technological self-reliance. These campaigns gave the message that India will now become not only a consumer but also a manufacturer. The India Semiconductor Mission, announced in the year 2021, provided a solid foundation to this resolution. Under this, work started towards setting up chip manufacturing parks in Gujarat and Karnataka. Companies from Taiwan, Japan and America expressed their desire to invest and cooperate in India. Investment proposals worth billions of dollars came, and research institutes were directly linked to this campaign.
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the weaknesses of the global supply chain. When factories in China and Taiwan shut down, there was a crisis of mobile phones, vehicles, and electronic devices all over the world. Prices rose, production halted, and consumers faced huge difficulties. In that difficult period, India realised that technological self-reliance is not just a matter of convenience, but also a question of national security and economic independence. Only then did India recognise this opportunity and take steps towards making itself a reliable centre of the supply chain.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit held in Tianjin, China in the year 2025 was extremely important in this context. India clarified its vision here and presented the three pillars of security, connectivity, and opportunity. India said that technology is not just a matter of trade and industry, but is the basis of shared security, permanent connectivity, and collective opportunity. India’s call to make semiconductor development and digital innovation a collective priority was the most important achievement of this summit. This vision of India was reflected in the Tianjin Declaration, which proved that the world community is acknowledging India’s growing technological importance.
India has not limited this effort to industry alone. Educational institutions, research centres, and startups are also being connected to this campaign. Courses related to chip designing, nanotechnology, and embedded systems have been started in IITs, NITs and other universities. Youth are being motivated towards research and innovation. Thus, solid preparations are being made to hand over technological leadership to the coming generation.
India’s campaign in the semiconductor sector will also become the basis for job creation and industrial development. It is estimated that this sector will create more than one million direct and indirect employment opportunities in the coming ten years. New industries and startups will emerge at the level of manufacturing, designing, testing, and distribution. This will be a historic step towards not only technological development but also economic self-reliance.
An important aspect of this campaign is also related to national security. Increasing self-reliance in defense equipment and satellite technology will strengthen India’s strategic position. India’s influence will also increase in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. It is clear that chip manufacturing is not only a need of the industry, but is also deeply linked to the security and sovereignty of the nation.
However, challenges remain. Hurdles like a sustainable supply of electricity and water, continued investment in research, competition in the global market, and environmental balance can make this journey difficult. But with the joint efforts of the government, industry, and society, these challenges will definitely be resolved. The confidence and determination with which India has started this journey make it clear that it is not going to look back.
Today, India’s chip revolution is not just a story of technological self-reliance, but it is also a saga of self-esteem, self-confidence, and self-reliance. The chip of hope has truly given wings to courage. Just as oil changed the world order in the twentieth century, similarly in the twenty-first century, chips and technology will determine global leadership. India has firmly stepped up its efforts in this field, and now its dream is slowly coming true.
