India Semiconductor Mission gets Amitesh Kumar Sinha as the new CEO

 

Amitesh Kumar Sinha has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM). He will also serve as the Additional Secretary at the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). The appointment comes at a defining moment, as the Indian government prepares to roll out Semicon 2.0, the second phase of the flagship India Semiconductor Mission.

Sinha's leadership is expected to bring renewed momentum to the Indian semiconductor industry, which is a cornerstone of India’s broader digital and economic strategy under the Make in India semiconductors initiative. Having previously served in the same role, Sinha is no stranger to the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

 

His earlier tenure as Joint Secretary at MeitY saw him play a critical role in policy development and the promotion of the electronics ecosystem through transformative programs like Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes for mobile manufacturing, IT hardware, and semiconductor components.

As Semiconductor mission leadership transitions back to Sinha, the focus sharpens on building a robust and globally competitive India chip industry. ISM is expected to intensify its efforts in attracting global chipmakers, fostering R&D in semiconductor technologies, and establishing fabrication units to reduce dependency on imports.

With India positioning itself as a global hub for semiconductors, Sinha’s extensive experience in both policy and execution is seen as vital to bridging gaps between the government, industry stakeholders, and international partners. His appointment is being viewed as a pivotal step in realizing India’s long-term vision of becoming a key player in the global semiconductor value chain.