The India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) has appointed Mr. Amitesh Kumar Sinha as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). In addition to his role at ISM, Mr. Sinha has also taken over the charge as the Additional Secretary at the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). His leadership and expertise are expected to drive India’s semiconductor ambitions and accelerate the nation’s growth in this critical sector.
On his appointment, IESA congratulates Mr. Amitesh Kumar Sinha, “Mr. Sinha brings deep sectoral expertise from his leadership roles at MeitY and ISM, where he conceptualized and spearheaded key initiatives such as the Semiconductor and Display Manufacturing Programme and the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Schemes for Electronics and IT Hardware.”
“We look forward to closely collaborating with Mr. Sinha to accelerate India's ESDM growth, deliver SEMICON India 2025 together with SEMI Global team, and further build momentum in India's semiconductor journey of positioning India as a global powerhouse”, stated Mr. Ashok Chandak, President IESA and SEMI India. “The IESA Executive Council, SEMI IESA Team, and our members extend their best wishes and full support to Mr. Sinha as he leads this vital national mission, aimed at enabling a $500 billion ESDM industry by 2030.”
Previously, Shri Sinha served as Joint Secretary at the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), where he led key initiatives such as the 'Semiconductor and Display Manufacturing Programme' and the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Schemes for Large Scale Electronics and IT Hardware. During his tenure, he also held the role of CEO of ISM, playing a pivotal role in advancing India’s semiconductor and display manufacturing ecosystem, from semiconductor and display fabs to compound semiconductor packaging, design initiatives, and the modernization of the Semi-Conductor Laboratory (SCL).
Shri Sinha has also held leadership positions across various ministries, including the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), the Cabinet Secretariat, and the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, bringing with him rich experience in industrial policy, infrastructure, and technology development.
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