New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) In a major step towards strengthening India’s semiconductor ecosystem, Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, has approved the setting up of the ‘NaMo Semiconductor Laboratory’ at IIT Bhubaneswar, Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY) said on Sunday.

The project, estimated to cost Rs 4.95 crore, will be funded under the MPLAD Scheme.

The NaMo Semiconductor Lab aims to empower India’s youth with industry-ready semiconductor skills and contribute to the country’s growing pool of chip design talent.

“It will help position IIT Bhubaneswar as a leading centre for semiconductor research, training, and innovation,” the ministry said.

“The facility is expected to play a key role in preparing skilled professionals for the upcoming chip

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