The Union government has approved 17 new manufacturing projects under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), aiming to boost India’s ability to produce high-value electronic parts locally. These projects represent a total investment of ₹7,172 crore and are expected to significantly strengthen the country’s electronics supply chain.
According to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), the approved proposals together are projected to generate ₹65,111 crore worth of output over the coming years. They are also expected to create over 11,800 direct jobs, along with additional indirect employment opportunities as manufacturing capacity grows.
The 17 units will manufacture a wide range of critical components, including camera modules, connectors, multi-layer printed circuit boards (PCBs), quartz crystal oscillators, optical transceivers, and high-strength enclosures used in various consumer and industrial devices. Among the approved projects are several firsts for India — including the country’s first optical transceiver plant, a 40-layer PCB manufacturing facility, and a dedicated quartz crystal production unit, which will reduce dependence on imports of precision components.
The projects have been distributed across nine states and union territories, ensuring wider regional participation in the electronics value chain. These include Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir.
Major companies receiving approval include Jabil Circuit India, Uno Minda, Aequs Consumer Products, TE Connectivity, Zetwerk’s subsidiary Zetfab India, Syrma Mobility, and Meena Electrotech. Many of these firms are expanding beyond assembly into deeper component-level manufacturing, which the government sees as crucial for building a resilient and competitive electronics ecosystem.
Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw urged companies to build strong in-house design capabilities, target world-class quality standards, and work closely with domestic raw material suppliers. He also announced that the government is preparing a comprehensive skilling framework to ensure the sector has a trained workforce capable of supporting high-precision component production.
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