India Unveils 1st Indigenous 64-bit Dual-Core Microprocessor ‘DHRUV64’In December 2025, the Government of India (GoI) unveiled ‘DHRUV64’, India’s 1st indigenous built 1.0 Giga Hertz (GHz), 64-bit dual-core microprocessor, marking a significant milestone in strengthening India’s self-reliant microprocessor ecosystem.
About DHRUV64:
Developed by: This newly launched semiconductor chip was developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Research and Development (R&D) organisation under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), under the Microprocessor Development Programme (MDP).
Key Features: DHRUV64 has been developed with modern architectural features that offer higher efficiency, improved multitasking capability and enhanced reliability.
About DHRUV64:
Developed by: This newly launched semiconductor chip was developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Research and Development (R&D) organisation under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), under the Microprocessor Development Programme (MDP).
Key Features: DHRUV64 has been developed with modern architectural features that offer higher efficiency, improved multitasking capability and enhanced reliability.
- The DHRUV64 processor is designed for seamless integration with diverse hardware and, with modern fabrication technologies, is suitable for Fifth Generation(5G), automotive, consumer electronics, industrial automation, and Internet of Things (IoT) applications.
DIR-V Programme: The launch of DHRUV64 is part of the GoI’s Digital India RISC-V(Reduced Instruction Set Computer) (DIR-V) programme which aims to create a complete portfolio of RISC-V-based microprocessors in India.
Processor Lineage: DHRUV64 is the 3rd processor to be fabricated under DIR-V, following the THEJAS32, 1st chip fabricated at Silterra facility in Malaysia; and THEJAS64, manufactured locally at Semiconductor Lab (SCL) in Mohali, Punjab.
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