India Approves 12 New Electronics Manufacturing Projects, Launches Semicon 2.0 Portal

The Indian government has approved 12 new projects under the ₹40,000 crore Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), taking the total number of approved projects under the scheme to 118.

The newly cleared projects are expected to generate production worth ₹39,045 crore and create 7,127 direct jobs.

Key Highlights of the New ECMS Approvals

• 12 new projects approved under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS).
• Total approved projects rise to 118.
• Expected production value: ₹39,045 crore.
• Expected direct employment: 7,127 jobs.

States Covered by the Projects

According to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), the projects are spread across:

• Gujarat
• Karnataka
• Madhya Pradesh
• Maharashtra
• Punjab
• Tamil Nadu
• Uttar Pradesh

Components to be Manufactured

• Copper foil
• Cathode active materials
• Speciality ceramics
• Multilayer printed circuit boards (PCBs)
• Relays
• Heat sinks

Government Launches ISM 2.0 Portal

Alongside the approvals, Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched the application portal for India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0, also known as Semicon 2.0.

The programme has a fiscal outlay of ₹1.27 lakh crore and aims to strengthen India's semiconductor ecosystem through six strategic pillars, including chip design, equipment and materials, fabrication facilities, packaging, research & development, and talent development.

Applications Invited Under ISM 2.0

• Semiconductor equipment and materials units
• New semiconductor fabrication plants (fabs)
• Semiconductor assembly, testing, marking and packaging (ATMP) facilities
• Outsourced semiconductor assembly and testing (OSAT) operations

Focus on Serious Investors

Vaishnaw said the government will consider only fully complete applications under ISM 2.0, ensuring participation from serious investors and industry players.

Strengthening India's Electronics Supply Chain

The latest approvals and the launch of ISM 2.0 are part of India's broader strategy to build a stronger domestic electronics and semiconductor ecosystem, reduce import dependence, and support long-term growth in electronics manufacturing.