Topic: indigenization of technology and developing new technology.
3. What is the strategic importance of semiconductor fabrication for India? Discuss the need for a long-term vision and sustained efforts to build a self-reliant semiconductor industry. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu Insights on India
Why the question:
The article discusses the significance of semiconductor fabrication in India and the need for strategic initiatives to boost domestic production.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about applications of semi-conductors fabrication and how the government can create a thriving domestic semiconductor industry.
Directive word:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you must debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You must give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving a statistic highlighting strategic significance of semiconductors in India.
Body:
In the first part, discuss the various applications of semiconductors fabrication – computers, phones, server farms, missiles and in their guidance systems, warplanes, submarines, aircraft carriers, satellites etc.
Next, write about the steps need to create a robust domestic industry for semiconductors – tackling R&D problems, funding, solving intellectual property issues. Mention various measures already initiated by the government in this regard.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
