Science TechnologyThursday, 4 June 2026·The Hindu - National
Andhra Pradesh clears first India Semiconductor Mission project at Visakhapatnam with ₹2,387.81 crore OSAT facility
Andhra Pradesh has approved its first India Semiconductor Mission project, a ₹2,387.81 crore OSAT facility at Tarluvada in Visakhapatnam district.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On June 8, 2026, Andhra Pradesh will lay the foundation for its first India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) project, an Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility at Tarluvada village in Anandapuram mandal, Visakhapatnam district.
Key specifics
- The project is proposed by M/s. Advanced System In Package Technologies Private Limited.
- Total investment is ₹2,387.81 crore, to be executed in two phases.
- Phase 1 outlay is ₹542.19 crore, while Phase 2 outlay is ₹1,845.61 crore.
- The State has allotted 30 acres of land at a nominal rate of ₹1 per acre.
- The project is expected to generate 1,000 jobs, including 200 in the first phase and 800 in the second phase.
Exam lens
Question type: Science & technology and economy fact-based MCQ, ISM, OSAT, Visakhapatnam, ₹2,387.81 crore, 30 acres, 1,000 jobs. TNPSC may ask the first State project under India Semiconductor Mission and the location of the facility.