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--IT Secy Krishnan: Approved 31 applications for investment of INR 78.77 bln 
--CONTEXT: IT Secy S. Krishnan on approvals under electronics part mfg scheme 
--IT Secy Krishnan: Approved 31 applications under 5th tranche of ECMS 
--IT Secy: Newly approved projects to result in output worth INR 822.43 bln 
--IT Secy: So far approved 106 applications involving INR 695.48 bln invest 
--Minister Vaishnaw:Achieved invest target under scheme earlier than expected 
--CONTEXT: IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw speaks on electronics part mfg scheme 
--Minister Vaishnaw: Scheme shows private invest coming in crucial sectors 
--Minister Vaishnaw: 38 projects under scheme have begun mfg, 16 being set up 
--Minister Vaishnaw: Diversity of products increasing under scheme 
--Minister Vaishnaw: India 60% self-reliant in lithium ion cells 
 

 

NEW DELHI – The government has approved 31 applications involving investments worth INR 78.77 billion in the fifth tranche of approvals under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme, Electronics and Information Technology Secretary S. Krishnan said Monday. These projects are estimated to generate INR 822.43 billion in production alongside 9,588 direct jobs across 10 states. The latest approvals include first-ever domestic manufacturing of critical components such as filters, coils, and speakers, as well as essential raw materials like acetylene black and electrolyte additives.

 

The fifth tranche of approvals takes the total to 106 applications entailing investment of INR 695.48 billion and production worth INR 5.34 trillion under the scheme. Of this, 38 plants have commenced manufacturing and 16 are in advanced stages of construction or machinery installation. Overall, applications cleared under the scheme cover 30 product categories across 15 states. 

 

"... there are still applications which are under consideration and applications which are still to come in because there are categories which are open," Krishnan said. He said the scheme is yet to reach the employment target, but that is expected shortly.

 

Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the scheme has exceeded the investment aim of INR 593.5 billion and done so earlier than the target timeline. He lauded the diversity of products approved under the scheme. For those complaining about a lack of investment from the private sector, he said investment is happening and flowing into crucial areas. 

 

According to Vaishnaw, enclosure capacity now meets 100% of domestic demand, and production exceeds demand for components such as anode material, optical transceiver-SFP (Small Form-Factor Pluggable), and relays. India is now 60% self-reliant in lithium-ion cells and 80% in laminates, he said.

 

After components, Vaishnaw urged India's electronics industry to localise manufacturing of sub and sub-sub-components. He also stressed "six sigma quality and lean manufacturing", while highlighting talent as a challenge. 

 

Some of the companies that received approvals as part of the fifth tranche include Centum Electronics Ltd., Syrma SGS Technology Ltd., Acutaas Chemicals Ltd., PCBL Chemical Ltd., and Jyoti CNC Automation Ltd. Wipro Global Engineering and Electronic Materials Pvt. Ltd. secured a nod for additional investment of INR 10.33 billion for copper clad laminates in Karnataka.   End

 

Reported by Shakshi Jain

Edited by Saji George Titus

 

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