India has achieved a major milestone in the semiconductor space with the launch of DHRUV64, the first indigenously developed 64-bit dual-core 1.0 GHz microprocessor. The processor was developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) under the Microprocessor Development Programme and represents a major boost to indigenous processor technology.
According to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), DHRUV64 is designed for strategic and commercial applications, offering higher efficiency, better multitasking and greater reliability, further expanding the range of Indian processor solutions.
The advanced architecture enables easy integration with various external firmware systems. It is manufactured using modern manufacturing processes used in high-performance chips, making it suitable for areas such as 5G infrastructure, automotive electronics, consumer devices, industrial automation and the Internet of Things (IoT).
India consumes approximately 20 percent of all microprocessors manufactured in the world. The development of DHRUV64 provides domestic experts with a modern platform to support the further growth of the Indian semiconductor ecosystem.
Prior to the launch of DHRUV64, India was already developing its own processor projects, including SHAKTI (2018, IIT Madras), AJIT (2018, IIT Bombay), VIKRAM (2025, ISRO\u2013SCL), and THEJAS64 (2025, C\u2011DAC). MeitY emphasizes that DHRUV64\u2019s open-source design eliminates licensing costs, enabling long-term and widespread use across sectors.<\/p>\n