The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is at the forefront of advancing India’s semiconductor technology, having developed indigenous methods for producing 4-inch Silicon Carbide wafers and fabricating Gallium Nitride High Electron Mobility Transistors up to 150W. This progress was highlighted during the Emerging Science, Technology, and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2025, which commenced on November 3, 2025, in New Delhi, under the theme “Viksit Bharat 2047 – Pioneering Sustainable Innovation, Technological Advancement, and Empowerment.” Inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the conclave featured the launch of a Rs 1 lakh crore Research Development and Innovation Scheme Fund aimed at fostering a private sector-driven research ecosystem to bolster India’s position as a global science and technology hub. DRDO is leading a thematic session on Electronics and Semiconductor Manufacturing, chaired by its Chairman, Dr. Samir V Kamat, alongside esteemed officials from the organisation. The event, which gathers over 3,000 participants from various sectors, emphasizes the critical role of semiconductors in technology ecosystems affecting healthcare, communications, transport, defence, and space. This initiative underscores India’s commitment to self-reliance in technology and innovation, vital for enhancing national security and economic growth.