## India’s chip mission reaches 12 approved projects worth about ₹1.64 lakh crore

`signal/ism-12-projects-2026` · World signal · From Campus Binge's data, as of 2026-05 · verified

Fabs, packaging and display units approved across several states need skilled engineers, so VLSI, process and test skills now have employers in India.

| Fact | Value | Trust |
|---|---|---|
| When | 2026-05 | verified |
| Where | india | verified |
| Direction | tailwind | verified |
| Weight | changes the plan | verified |
| Sectors | Chips and electronics | verified |

Sources:
1. [PM India, Cabinet approves two more semiconductor units (May 2026)](https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/cabinet-approves-two-more-semiconductor-manufacturing-units-with-cumulative-investment-of-more-than-rs-3900-crore/)