Context:
Cabinet Approves ₹22,919-Crore Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme
Key Highlights
- Scheme Approval: The Union Cabinet approved a ₹22,919-crore scheme to boost electronics component manufacturing over six years.
- Objective: Enhance domestic value addition in electronics manufacturing, shifting focus from finished goods to components and sub-assemblies.
Key Differences from Past Schemes
- No Production-Linked Incentive (PLI): Unlike past initiatives, this scheme does not reward incremental production.
- Turnover & Employment-Based Incentives: Manufacturers will receive incentives based on factory turnover and job creation rather than production output.
Expected Impact
- Investment Generation: ₹59,350 crore in new investments.
- Production Boost: Expected to drive ₹4,56,500 crore in electronics production.
- Employment Creation: 91,600 direct jobs to be generated.
Focus Areas
- Passive Components & Sub-Assemblies:
- Controllers for displays and phone cameras.
- Bare components like circuit boards, hardware enclosures, lithium-ion batteries.
- Active Components: Includes semiconductors and other critical parts.
This scheme marks a strategic shift towards strengthening India’s electronics supply chain by localizing key component manufacturing. It aligns with the government’s goal of reducing import dependence and enhancing India’s position in the global electronics ecosystem.
