Question : INCENTIVES FOR INDIAN FAB COMPANIES

(a) the details of the Indian Chip Policy and response of the global chip manufacturers to set up manufacturing facilities in the country;

(b) the demand of semi-conductors produced by Indian FABs(Fabrications) both in domestic and international market;

(c) whether the Government proposes to expedite development of infrastructure required for economically viable Indian FAB companies and extend financial and other incentives for select global electronic equipment manufacturers to work with Indian FABs;and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

MINISTER OF STATE FOR COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY(SHRI JYOTIRADITYA M. SCINDIA)

(a) The Special Incentive Package Scheme (SIPS) to encourage investments for setting up semiconductor fabrication and other micro and nano technology manufacture industries in India,has been announced by the Government vide Gazette Notification dated 21st March, 2007. The SIPS Notification is available on the website of DIT (http://www.mit.gov.in).One application for setting up Semiconductor Fab and 14 applications in the ecosystem category have been received under above scheme.

(b) Does not arise as no such FAB exists as on date.

(c)&(d) These units are expected to come up mainly in the existing/proposed Special Economic Zones (SEZs).