A new program to develop indigenous, miniaturized, high-performance integrated microelectronic and photonic systems with advanced packaging. This will strengthen India’s capabilities in defense, aerospace, and telecom by reducing reliance on foreign solutions. To overcome India’s limited indigenous capabilities in advanced microelectronics and photonics, a “Strategic Microelectronics & Photonics Integration Program” focuses on designing and developing integrated circuits and systems. This initiative aims to produce miniaturized, high-performance systems with advanced packaging, specifically tailored for critical defense, aerospace, and telecommunications applications, thereby enhancing India’s self-reliance and technological prowess in these strategic sectors.