MoS Rajeev Chandrasekhar launches Digital India RISC-V Microprocessor (DIR-V) Program

Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar has launched Digital India RISC-V Microprocessor (DIR-V) Program.

Its overall aim is to enable the creation of Microprocessors for the future in India, for the world and achieve industry-grade silicon and Design wins by December 2023.

Launching the program yesterday in New Delhi Mr. Chandrasekhar mentioned that DIR-V program will see partnerships between Startups, Academia and Multinationals, to make India not only a RISC-V Talent Hub for the World but also supplier of RISC-V System on Chips for Servers, Mobile devices, Automotive and Microcontrollers across the globe.

The Minister unveiled the Blueprint of the roadmap for the design and implementation of the DIR-V Program as well as the strategic Roadmap for India's Semiconductor Design and Innovation t