India has taken a decisive step toward strengthening its electronics manufacturing ecosystem with the approval of 22 new projects under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS). Cleared by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), the latest round of approvals involves a projected investment of over ₹41,800 crore and marks a significant expansion of domestic capabilities in high-value electronic components.
These approvals build on the 24 projects sanctioned earlier under the scheme, underscoring the government’s sustained focus on developing a resilient and self-reliant electronics supply chain. Once operational, the newly approved projects are expected to generate production worth more than ₹2.58 lakh crore and create nearly 34,000 direct employment opportunities, giving a strong boost to manufacturing-led growth.
A key highlight of the approvals is their coverage of 11 critical product segments that have cross-sectoral applications. These include core components such as printed circuit boards, capacitors, connectors, enclosures and lithium-ion cells; sub-assemblies like camera modules, display modules and optical transceivers; and essential supply-chain materials including aluminium extrusion, anode material and laminates. Together, these components form the backbone of industries ranging from mobile phones and telecom to automotive electronics, consumer devices, strategic electronics and IT hardware.
Geographically, the projects are spread across eight states—Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan—reflecting the government’s emphasis on balanced regional development and the creation of electronics manufacturing clusters beyond traditional hubs.
By encouraging domestic production of critical components, the ECMS aims to reduce India’s dependence on imports, address supply-chain vulnerabilities, and move the country up the electronics value chain. The approvals signal a clear intent to shift from assembly-led growth to deep manufacturing, aligned with the Prime Minister’s vision of making India a global hub for electronics manufacturing and a key player in global supply chains.
