The correct answer is Design Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme. In News • The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology highlighted the role of the Design Linked Incentive Scheme in catalysing India’s semiconductor design ecosystem. Explanation & Key Takeaways: • The Design Linked Incentive Scheme operates under the Semicon India Programme. • It focuses on strengthening India’s semiconductor chip design capabilities rather than fabrication. • Twenty-four DLI-supported projects target strategic sectors such as drones, satellite communication, microprocessors and IoT. • Design Linked Incentive Scheme • Encourages domestic fabless chip design companies • Supports innovation, IP creation and commercialisation • Aims to build a globally competitive chip design ecosystem Related Concepts: • Semiconductor Chip Design • Contributes up to 50% of total value addition in semiconductors • Accounts for 20–50% of Bill of Materials cost • Drives 30–35% of global semiconductor sales through the fabless model • India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) • Anchors India’s semiconductor strategy • Strengthens domestic supply chains and ecosystem • Supports manufacturing, design and innovation initiatives • DLI Scheme Outcomes • Sixteen tape-outs and six ASIC chips achieved • More than ten patents generated • Over one thousand engineers engaged with more than three times private investment leveraged