Uttar Pradesh is set to take a major leap in semiconductor manufacturing as Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath prepares to lay the foundation stone of a semiconductor unit in the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) region.
The project will be established in Sector 28 of the YEIDA area by India Chip Pvt Ltd, a joint venture between HCL Group and Foxconn. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to address the gathering virtually, while Union IT and Electronics Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will also attend the ceremony.
Strategic Investment Under India Semiconductor Mission
The proposed facility involves an investment of Rs 3,706 crore and will come up on 48 acres allotted by the state government.
It is one of six semiconductor manufacturing units approved under the Centre’s India Semiconductor Mission. The plant will focus on manufacturing display driver chips used in:
◆Mobile phones
◆Laptops and personal computers
◆Automobiles
◆Various consumer electronics with display panels
The facility is designed to handle 20,000 wafers per month, with a projected output of 36 million display driver chips monthly.
Employment and Industrial Impact
Officials estimate the project will generate around 3,780 direct jobs once fully operational, with additional indirect employment opportunities likely in allied industries.
The semiconductor unit is expected to act as a catalyst for the development of a larger electronics and chip manufacturing ecosystem in the YEIDA region, particularly given its proximity to the upcoming Noida International Airport.
Heavy Infrastructure Requirements
The plant will require significant infrastructure support, including:
19,000 KVA of electricity daily
Around 2,000 MLD of water
Authorities are planning coordinated infrastructure development to meet these demands efficiently.
Strengthening UP’s Position in High-Tech Manufacturing
With this development, Uttar Pradesh aims to position itself as a major hub in India’s semiconductor and electronics manufacturing landscape. The project aligns with national efforts to reduce dependence on chip imports and promote domestic production of critical components.
Industry observers say the unit could mark a turning point for high-tech manufacturing in the NCR region.
