New Delhi: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has achieved major advancements in semiconductor technology, the Ministry of Defence announced on Tuesday.
According to the ministry, DRDO has developed indigenous techniques leveraging semiconductor technologies.
“Semiconductors are the backbone of modern technology, powering critical systems across healthcare, communications, transport, defence, and space,” the ministry said.
It added that DRDO has successfully developed indigenous methods for producing 4-inch Silicon Carbide (SiC) wafers and fabricating Gallium Nitride (GaN) High Electron Mobility Transistors (HEMTs) with power capacities of up to 150W — a significant milestone in India’s semiconductor capability.
DRDO is participating in the Emerging Science, Technology, and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2025, taking place at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, from November 3–5.
As one of the key organisers, DRDO is leading the thematic session on ‘Electronics & Semiconductor Manufacturing’. Its Chairman, Dr. Samir V. Kamat, will chair a technical session on the same theme on November 5.
The conclave, themed ‘Viksit Bharat 2047 – Pioneering Sustainable Innovation, Technological Advancement, and Empowerment,’ was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 3.
During the inaugural session, the Prime Minister launched the ₹1 lakh crore Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme Fund, aimed at fostering a private sector-driven research ecosystem and accelerating India’s emergence as a global science and technology leader. He also underlined the government’s focus on strengthening research and development within the private sector.
ESTIC 2025 features keynote talks, panel discussions, presentations, and technology showcases, providing a platform for collaboration among scientists, industry leaders, and young innovators. The event has drawn participation from over 3,000 delegates, including representatives from academia, research institutions, industry, and government, as well as Nobel laureates, eminent scientists, and policymakers.
