- Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched the Semicon 2.0 web application portal to streamline and enhance governance in semiconductor manufacturing incentives. - Twelve new applicants were approved under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme to strengthen the domestic electronics supply chain. - The initiative supports India's broader vision of establishing a resilient semiconductor ecosystem and reducing import dependence for critical electronic components. - **Semicon 2.0 Web Application Portal:** A digital platform launched to streamline applications and governance under India's next-phase semiconductor development programme (Semicon 2.0), focusing on chip design, materials, manufacturing, and R&D. - **Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme:** A government scheme aimed at strengthening the domestic electronics supply chain by supporting the manufacturing of electronic components, semiconductor packaging, and raw materials. - **Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology:** The nodal Union ministry responsible for formulating policies related to information technology, electronics, and internet proliferation in India, steering the India Semiconductor Mission. **Introduction** Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched the Semicon 2.0 web application portal and announced 12 approved applicants under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme, advancing India's semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem and electronics supply chain resilience. **Core Issue and Detailed Points** - Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched the Semicon 2.0 web application portal to streamline and enhance governance in semiconductor manufacturing incentives. - Twelve new applicants were approved under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme to strengthen the domestic electronics supply chain. - The initiative supports India's broader vision of establishing a resilient semiconductor ecosystem and reducing import dependence for critical electronic components. **Key Statutory Bodies, Acts & Concepts** - **Semicon 2.0 Web Application Portal:** A digital platform launched to streamline applications and governance under India's next-phase semiconductor development programme (Semicon 2.0), focusing on chip design, materials, manufacturing, and R&D. - **Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme:** A government scheme aimed at strengthening the domestic electronics supply chain by supporting the manufacturing of electronic components, semiconductor packaging, and raw materials. - **Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology:** The nodal Union ministry responsible for formulating policies related to information technology, electronics, and internet proliferation in India, steering the India Semiconductor Mission.