India Needs Tailored Curriculum to Raise Deep-Tech Talent Pool

As India accelerates its journey to become a global semiconductor powerhouse, industry leaders have called for urgent curriculum reform and coordinated skilling efforts to ensure the country can nurture and retain top semiconductor talent. While the pace of technological advancements in chip design and fabrication is increasing, the talent gap, particularly in senior-grade expertise, threatens to slow the sector’s progress. Industry experts assert that while India has the raw potential in terms of human capital and technology, there is an urgent need to rethink and realign the education system to prepare the future workforce for the rapidly evolving demands of the semiconductor industry.  This requires a holistic approach, integrating academia, industry, and policymakers to