The government has approved 22 new projects under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), locking in a projected investment of Rs 41,863 crore and estimated production of Rs 2,58,152 crore. Together with an earlier batch of 24 approvals, the scheme is now emerging as a key lever for deepening India’s electronics value chain and reducing dependence on imported components.
Big Push for Components and Sub-Assemblies
The latest approvals include proposals from Dixon, Samsung Display Noida, Foxconn’s Yuzhan Technology India, and Hindalco Industries, among others. The projects span 11 target product segments with cross-sector use in mobiles, telecom, consumer and strategic electronics, automotive, and IT hardware. MeitY estimates that the 22 projects will directly generate 33,791 jobs, adding to employment and localisation gains from the earlier sanctioned applications.
Distributed Manufacturing Across Eight States
The new projects are spread across Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. This geographic spread aligns with the Centre’s goal of balanced industrial development while building regional electronics clusters beyond existing hubs. Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw formally handed over approval letters to participating companies, signalling continued political backing for the component-led manufacturing strategy.
From Bare Components to Supply Chain Depth
Of the 11 product categories, five focus on bare components such as PCBs, capacitors, connectors, enclosures and lithium-ion cells. Three address critical sub-assemblies including camera modules, display modules and optical transceivers, while the remaining three cover supply-chain items such as aluminium extrusion, anode materials and laminates. By targeting these building blocks, ECMS is designed to strengthen domestic supply chains, cut import reliance for key inputs, and support the shift to higher value-add manufacturing in India.
