India’s EMC 2.0 Scheme Set to Generate 1.80 Lakh Jobs

India’s Updated Electronics Manufacturing Clusters (EMC 2.0) scheme, launched by the Ministry of Electronics and IT, is set to create approximately 1.80 lakh direct and indirect jobs, marking a significant milestone in strengthening the country’s electronics sector.

The initiative aims to develop world-class infrastructure and dedicated clusters, supporting the growth of India’s electronics production ecosystem and facilitating rapid company onboarding through “plug-and-play” factory sheds. Each cluster reserves at least 10 percent of its space for ready-built facilities, enabling manufacturers to commence operations quickly while reducing logistics costs and strengthening supply chains.

As of now, 11 electronics manufacturing clusters and two common facility centers have been sanctioned across 10 states, covering nearly 4,400 acres, with a total project cost of Rs 5,226.49 crore. Of this, the central government is providing financial support of Rs 2,492.74 crore. These projects are expected to attract over Rs 1.46 lakh crore in total investments, with 123 manufacturers already committing Rs 1.13 lakh crore.

Currently, seven operational units have invested Rs 12,569.69 crore and employ 13,680 people, with employment expected to rise as additional projects come online.

According to an independent study conducted by the National Institute for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises, the EMC 2.0 scheme enhances supply chains, promotes skill development, accelerates infrastructure growth, and generates employment opportunities, thereby integrating the electronics ecosystem into the broader economic mainstream.

The EMC 2.0 initiative represents a strategic step toward India’s vision of becoming a leading global electronics hub, supporting longer value chains, increasing self-sufficiency, and meeting growing domestic and export demand for electronic products.

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