💡 Gujarat Semiconductor Policy 2022–27 – Game Changer for Chip Manufacturing
Gujarat has become the first Indian state to launch its own Semiconductor & Display Fabrication Policy (2022–27), aimed at transforming the state into a chip-making powerhouse, aligned with national goals under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM). ddnews.gov.in+6thehindubusinessline.com+6financialexpress.com+6
🎯 Why It Matters
- First-ever dedicated State-level policy for semiconductor/display fabs
- Aims to create ~2 lakh jobs in next five years en.wikipedia.org+4thehindubusinessline.com+4gsem.gujarat.gov.in+4economictimes.indiatimes.com+2deshgujarat.com+2thehindubusinessline.com+2
- Supports national goal of ₹76,000 Cr investment via ISM—Gujarat adds 40% state subsidy atop national incentives
🏙️ Dholera Semicon City Initiative
The policy designates Dholera SIR as India’s first “Semicon City,” encouraging cluster development for semiconductor fabs, OSAT, display, and compound semiconductor units:
- Land Subsidies:
- 75% subsidy for first 200 acres
- 50% for additional acreage reddit.com+14gsem.gujarat.gov.in+14deshgujarat.com+14
- Utilities:
- Water at ₹12/m³ for 5 years (increasing 10% annually thereafter)
- Power tariff subsidy of ₹2/unit for 10 years
- 100% exemption from electricity duty financialexpress.com+8gsem.gujarat.gov.in+8thehindubusinessline.com+8
- Other Support:
- 100% reimbursement of stamp duty and registration fees
- 50% capex subsidy for desalination plants
- Single-window clearance & land facilitation government.economictimes.indiatimes.com+9gsem.gujarat.gov.in+9thehindubusinessline.com+9
💰 Fiscal Incentives Summary
| Incentive Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Capital Support | 40% of State subsidy over GOI ISM assistance thehindubusinessline.com+6thehindubusinessline.com+6financialexpress.com+6 |
| Land Subsidy | 75% (first 200 acres), 50% afterward |
| Utility Subsidies | Water ₹12/m³, ₹2/unit power & zero electricity duty |
| Stamp Duty Waiver | 100% reimbursement |
| Desalination Capex Subsidy | 50% subsidy for desal plants |
🌐 Non-Fiscal & Infrastructure Boost
- Single-window systems for speedy statutory clearances
- Reliable access to utilities & shared testing, CETP, clean rooms
- Focused infrastructure: Efficient power/water/road connectivity via Dholera SIR economictimes.indiatimes.com+14gsem.gujarat.gov.in+14economictimes.indiatimes.com+14economictimes.indiatimes.com+5aicfo.in+5dst.gujarat.gov.in+5
📊 Big Investments & Industrial Momentum
- Micron ATMP plant (Sanand) – ₹22,500 Cr, groundbreaking underway financialexpress.com+15ddnews.gov.in+15thehindubusinessline.com+15
- Tata Electronics + PSMC – ₹91,000 Cr AI-enabled fab in Dholera economictimes.indiatimes.com+15ddnews.gov.in+15thehindubusinessline.com+15
- CG Power + Renesas – ₹7,500 Cr OSAT plant (Sanand) government.economictimes.indiatimes.com+4ddnews.gov.in+4telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com+4
- Kaynes Semicon – ₹3,300 Cr chip assembly (Sanand) reddit.com+5thehindubusinessline.com+5telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com+5
- Total investment approved: ≈₹1.24 lakh Cr, creating ~53,000 jobs reddit.com+4ddnews.gov.in+4telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com+4
- Recent news: Micron to invest ₹13,000 Cr more via an SEZ in Gujarat economictimes.indiatimes.com
🚀 Strategic Impact
- Places Gujarat at the center of India’s chip manufacturing map
- Clusters backend (Sanand) and front-end (Dholera) operations regionally
- Fosters ecosystem: fabs, OSAT, desal, utilities, and skill infrastructure via PM/State & ISM incentives
- Attracts global majors—Micron, Tata, PSMC, Kaynes, CG Power, etc.
📌 Integration Ideas for Your Site
- Call-to-Action: “Explore Investment Opportunities in Gujarat Semicon City”
- Quick Overview Box: Key fiscal perks & investment highlights
- Investment Timeline: Show major projects and launch dates
- Clickable Map: Show Dholera vs Sanand locations
- Investor Resources: Link to GSEM site and policy PDF
- FAQ Section: Cover eligibility, land subsidy, utility rates, and approval process