India’s EMC 2.0 Scheme: ₹1.46 Lakh Crore Investment to Fuel 1.80 Lakh New Jobs

The central government notified the Modified Electronics Manufacturing Clusters (EMC 2.0) scheme in April 2020 to support the development of electronics manufacturing infrastructure in India.  

The scheme focuses on setting up dedicated industrial clusters with shared facilities to support manufacturers across the value chain. 

Spread Across 10 States 

According to PIB, projects approved under EMC 2.0 are spread across 10 states. These projects are expected to attract a cumulative investment of ₹1,46,846 crore.  

The government estimates that the scheme will generate around 1.80 lakh jobs once the approved clusters become fully operational. 

Approved Projects and Costs 

So far, the government has approved 11 electronics manufacturing clusters and 2 common facility centres.  

These projects cover a total area of 4,399.68 acres. The overall project cost stands at ₹5,226.49 crore, of which ₹2,492.74 crore has been committed as central financial assistance. 

Infrastructure and Factory Facilities 

The scheme supports the development of shared infrastructure, including industrial plots and Ready Built Factory (RBF) sheds.  

At least 10% of the saleable or leasable area within each cluster has been earmarked for RBF units. These facilities are intended to allow companies to begin manufacturing without having to build factory infrastructure from the ground up. 

Investment Commitments So Far 

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology said that 123 manufacturers have committed investments worth about ₹1.13 lakh crore in the approved clusters.  

Out of this, 9 units have already started production. These units have invested ₹12,569.69 crore to date and have created 13,680 jobs. 

Assessment of Scheme Impact 

An independent impact assessment of the EMC 2.0 scheme was carried out by the National Institute for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises under the Ministry of MSME. 

The study observed improvements in supply chain efficiency, logistics costs, and access to common facilities, along with increased employment and skill development within cluster regions. 

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Conclusion 

With multiple projects approved and several units already operational, the EMC 2.0 scheme is progressing across states. The programme is expected to contribute to employment generation and electronics manufacturing capacity as further investments are implemented. 

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