The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the establishment of India’s sixth semiconductor unit, a Rs 3,706 crore project to be set up in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh. The plant will be developed through a joint venture between HCL and Foxconn. The facility will focus on manufacturing display driver chips—crucial components used in mobile phones, laptops, personal computers, automobiles, and a wide range of other devices with display screens. Engineered for high-capacity output, the plant is designed to handle 20,000 wafers per month and produce up to 36 million chips monthly, significantly contributing to India’s growing semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, while announcing the decision, said, “Union Cabinet has approved India’s 6th semiconductor unit in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh. Under India Semiconductor Mission, 5 semiconductor units have been approved so far and rapid construction is going on there. Production at one unit will begin this year. In this connection, there is one more super-advanced unit. This is a joint venture of HCL and Foxconn…” #WATCH | Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw says, “Union Cabinet has approved India’s 6th semiconductor unit in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh. Under India Semiconductor Mission, 5 semiconductor units have been approved so far and rapid construction is going on there. Production at one unit… pic.twitter.com/YFwdkAReFt — ANI (@ANI) May 14, 2025 The project is expected to generate employment for 2,000 people, contributing to the growing momentum of India’s electronics manufacturing ecosystem. It joins five other semiconductor units currently under construction in India, all of which are progressing rapidly. Launched in 2022, the India Semiconductor Mission is not just building semiconductor fabrication plants but also nurturing talent. Over 270 academic institutions and 70 startups are now working with the latest semiconductor tools and technologies to build a skilled workforce. The broader semiconductor ecosystem is also taking shape. Global and domestic players such as Applied Materials, Lam Research, Merck, Linde, Air Liquide, and Inox are expanding their footprint in India. From chemicals and gases to chipmaking equipment, critical components of the supply chain are aligning to support India’s semiconductor ambitions.