TFP Bureau, Bhubaneswar, October 6, 2025: The Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, has approved the establishment of the ‘NaMo Semiconductor Laboratory’ at IIT Bhubaneswar. Funded under the MPLAD scheme, the project is estimated to cost Rs. 4.95 crore and aims to develop a skilled workforce for Bharat’s growing semiconductor industry.
The new laboratory will position IIT Bhubaneswar as a hub for semiconductor research, skilling, and innovation. It is expected to equip students and young professionals with industry-ready expertise in chip design, manufacturing, and packaging, supporting upcoming semiconductor facilities across the country.
This initiative further strengthens the government’s Make in India and Design in India missions, providing a catalyst for India’s fast-expanding semiconductor ecosystem. India currently contributes around 20% of global chip design talent, with students from 295 universities already using the latest Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools. So far, 28 student-designed chips from 20 institutes have been successfully taped out at SCL Mohali.
IIT Bhubaneswar was chosen for the lab due to its existing semiconductor research infrastructure. The institute already hosts the Silicon Carbide Research and Innovation Centre (SiCRIC) and benefits from recent approvals under the India Semiconductor Mission for two major projects in Odisha—an integrated facility for Silicon Carbide (SiC) semiconductors and an advanced 3D glass packaging facility. The NaMo Semiconductor Lab will complement these efforts by providing additional cleanroom facilities, R&D capabilities, and advanced training for students.
The laboratory will be equipped with essential tools and software required for semiconductor training, design, and fabrication. The cost allocation includes INR 4.6 crore for equipment and INR 35 lakh for software, ensuring a state-of-the-art setup to nurture India’s next generation of semiconductor engineers and researchers.
With the NaMo Semiconductor Lab, IIT Bhubaneswar is set to become a key contributor to India’s journey toward self-reliance in semiconductor manufacturing, skill development, and technological innovation.
