In a landmark move for India’s tech ambitions, the government has officially notified the country’s first semiconductor chip fabrication plant at the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Dholera, Gujarat. The Centre has formally notified a 66.16-hectare Special Economic Zone (SEZ) at Dholera for setting up India’s first semiconductor fabrication plant, to be developed by Tata Semiconductor Manufacturing Pvt Ltd.
The project, involving an investment of around ₹91,000 crore, marks a major step in India’s push to build a domestic semiconductor ecosystem and reduce dependence on imports. The facility will focus on electronic hardware, software, and IT-enabled services, and is expected to generate nearly 21,000 jobs, boosting industrial growth in the Dholera Special Investment Region.
The notification follows recent policy reforms aimed at attracting capital-intensive chip manufacturing projects, including easing land requirements for SEZs in the semiconductor sector. This development is seen as a key milestone under India’s broader strategy to emerge as a global semiconductor manufacturing hub and strengthen initiatives like self-reliance in electronics production.