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NIELIT to Set Up Semiconductor Skill Centres in Ahmedabad and Guwahati

21 July 20261 min read
GOVERNMENT SCHEMESNIELIT to Set UpSemiconductor SkillCentres in Ahmedabadand Guwahati21 July 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

NIELIT announced plans to establish semiconductor-skilling Centres of Excellence at Ahmedabad and Guwahati, aimed at easing the workforce shortage in India’s growing chip sector.

Key facts

  • Locations: Ahmedabad (Gujarat) and Guwahati (Assam).
  • Training: OSAT and ATMP (assembly, testing, marking and packaging), chip design, manufacturing, packaging, testing and embedded systems.
  • Partners: Tata Electronics, Infineon and Semiconductor Complex Limited (SCL).
  • Courses: B.Tech, M.Tech and diploma programmes in semiconductors.

About the context

The centres back the India Semiconductor Mission and are designed to supply skilled people to the semiconductor industry. One report links the effort to the India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, quoting an allocation of Rs 1.28 lakh crore.

Exam angle

  • Remember the two cities and states: Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Guwahati (Assam).
  • Expand the acronyms: OSAT and ATMP.
  • Link with India Semiconductor Mission questions.

Test yourself

1. Where will NIELIT's semiconductor Centres of Excellence be set up?

The centres are planned for Ahmedabad (Gujarat) and Guwahati (Assam).

2. Which of these is named as a partner for the NIELIT semiconductor centres?

Partners named include Tata Electronics, Infineon and SCL.

3. Which mission do the semiconductor skill centres support?

The centres support the India Semiconductor Mission.

Sources: Affairs Cloud - Current Affairs 21 July 2026, BankExamsToday - One-liner 21st July 2026

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