Pune ;Maharashtra has the capacity to lead the country in semiconductor manufacturing—a component essential for everything from computers to Artificial Intelligence. Preparations are currently underway at all levels to achieve this goal, informed Dr. Satya Gupta, President of the Very Large Scale Integrated (VLSI) Society, today.

To promote the semiconductor manufacturing sector, the VLSI Society has organized the ’39th VLSI Design International Conference 2026′ and the ’25th International Embedded Systems Conference’ in Pune. More than 2,500 delegates from across the country are attending this conference, including 550 students. Following the inaugural session, Dr. Gupta, along with society officials Shailesh Parab, Ranjit Yewale, and Sanjay Ghorpade, interacted with the media.

Dr. Gupta stated that semiconductors are mandatory for all types of technology used in modern times. Maharashtra possesses skilled manpower, infrastructure, and all other necessary elements for the semiconductor manufacturing sector. He emphasized that industry, educational institutions, and the government must work together to accelerate this field, and the VLSI Society has taken the lead in this regard.

Along with the Central Government, states like Assam, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh have already finalized their semiconductor manufacturing policies. In Maharashtra, the process of finalizing this policy is underway, and the response from the government has been very favorable. Dr. Gupta noted that Maharashtra has the most conducive environment for this sector.

Key Highlights:
Employment Opportunities: There are job opportunities for everyone, from ITI-trained technicians to diploma and degree-holding engineers.

Awareness: While training for semiconductor design and manufacturing is being provided in many educational institutions, students and parents are not yet fully aware of this emerging field.

Career Scope: Dr. Gupta mentioned that the opportunities in this sector are more attractive than in the software sector. It is necessary to create awareness among students and parents starting from the school level.

Future Goals: The Society aims to develop 50,000 trained personnel over the next five years. Additionally, grants will be provided to educational institutions to give students practical training in making their own semiconductors.

The conference, featuring various companies and seminars, will continue until January 7th.