PVC operates under the leadership of honourable Chief Secretary to the Government of Telangana, who serves as its Chairman. The Board of Directors comprises distinguished leaders, including:
• Principal Secretary, Department of ITE&C
• Director, Research Centre Imarat (RCI-DRDO)
• Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Telangana State Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (TSIIC)
• Director, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT Hyderabad)
• Director, Electronics & Semiconductor, Dept. of ITE&C
Through these initiatives, PVC aims to position Telangana as a global hub for photonics and semiconductor innovation, fostering cutting-edge research, industrial advancements, and next-generation technology solutions.
Sep 2024 – Till Date
Advisor – PVC ITE&C
Appointed as an Advisor to the Government of Telangana under the Department of Information Technology, Electronics & Communication (ITE&C) at the Photonics Valley Corporation (PVC), I play a pivotal role in fostering industry-academia collaboration, driving innovation, promoting entrepreneurship, and supporting startup incubation in the emerging field of photonics and semiconductor technologies. Strategic Focus Areas of PVC:
PVC is dedicated to developing a robust photonics and semiconductor ecosystem by bringing together key stakeholders, including design houses, fabrication units, R&D centers, and supply chain industries. Its primary focus areas include:
VLSI
Silicon Photonics
Compound
Semiconductor
Quantum
Technologies
The ecosystem development strategy is structured around horizontal and vertical integration:
Horizontals: ATMP (Assembly, Testing, Marking & Packaging), OSAT (Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly & Testing), and Foundries.
Verticals: High-Performance Computing (HPC), Telecommunications, and e-Mobility.
Website: https://www.photonicsvalley.telangana.gov.in/