MeitY to Expand Trusted Semiconductor Supply Chain Beyond CCTV Cameras
UPSC / SSC current affairs note · Security
Why in news
IT Secretary S Krishnan announced that the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) plans to extend its trusted semiconductor supply chain initiative beyond CCTV cameras to other sensitive sectors under ISM 2.0. This move aims to enhance national security by reducing dependence on foreign chips in critical infrastructure.
Background
The government had earlier focused on security considerations around CCTV cameras, which helped create domestic chip design capabilities. Now, under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0, the approach is being broadened to cover more sectors.
Key facts
MeitY is expanding the trusted semiconductor supply chain push beyond CCTV cameras.
The expansion is part of ISM 2.0 (India Semiconductor Mission 2.0).
Security considerations around CCTV cameras have already helped create domestic chip design capabilities.
The government aims to extend the approach to other sensitive sectors.
IT Secretary S Krishnan made the announcement.
The initiative is driven by national security concerns to reduce reliance on foreign semiconductors.
Prelims pointers
- MeitY: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
- ISM 2.0: India Semiconductor Mission 2.0
- Trusted semiconductor supply chain
- CCTV cameras as initial focus area
- Domestic chip design capabilities
Mains angles
- Discuss the significance of a trusted semiconductor supply chain for national security.
- Critically examine the role of ISM 2.0 in promoting domestic chip design and manufacturing.
- Analyze the challenges in reducing dependence on foreign semiconductors in sensitive sectors.