What happened
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology approved Electronics Manufacturing Clusters Scheme (ECMS) projects worth ₹7,877 crore. The approvals aim to support electronics manufacturing across different regions by strengthening cluster infrastructure and related manufacturing capabilities. ECMS coverage includes activities linked to electronics components and electronics devices manufacturing.
Background and earlier position
ECMS is built on a cluster-based approach to industrial policy in electronics. A cluster-based approach concentrates related industries and support services in a specific region so manufacturers can share infrastructure and strengthen supply-chain linkages. In an ecosystem approach, electronics component and electronics device activities support deeper production capability in the electronics value chain.
What changed now
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology approved ECMS projects worth ₹7,877 crore. This approval expands electronics manufacturing support through cluster infrastructure and manufacturing capability building across multiple regions, including activities linked to electronics component and electronics device manufacturing.
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