Published: 3 January 2026Economy
MeitY Approves 22 New Proposals Worth ₹41,863 Crore Under Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) approved 22 new proposals worth ₹41,863 crore under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme. Cumulative approvals now total 46 approved applications with ₹54,567 crore investment across 11 states, strengthening India's electronics supply chain.
The scheme targets manufacturing of semiconductors, printed circuit boards, passive components, and display panels. The approved applications are expected to generate direct employment for around 51,000 people and significantly reduce India's electronics component import bill, currently estimated at over $35 billion annually. The approvals come alongside the PLI Scheme for IT Hardware and the India Semiconductor Mission.
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MeitY approved 22 new proposals worth ₹41,863 crore under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme. How many states are covered?
Explanation · Correct answer BMeitY approved 22 electronics manufacturing proposals (3rd tranche) worth ₹41,863 crore spread across 8 states: Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. Cumulative approvals reached 46 projects totaling ₹56,567 crore.
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What is the total investment under MeitY's Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme after the 3rd tranche?
After the **3rd tranche** of approvals, **MeitY's Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme** has cumulative approvals of **46 projects totaling ₹56,567 crore** across **8 states**. The latest **3rd tranche** approved **22 new proposals worth ₹41,863 crore** covering 11 key segments.
What electronic components are covered under MeitY's Electronics Manufacturing Scheme approvals?
MeitY's **Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme** covers **11 key segments**: **PCBs (Printed Circuit Boards), capacitors, connectors, lithium-ion cells, camera modules, display modules, optical transceivers, semiconductors, passive components**, and more. The scheme has **46 projects totaling ₹56,567 crore** across **8 states** (including Rajasthan).
In which 8 states are the MeitY Electronics Components Manufacturing projects located?
The **MeitY Electronics Components Manufacturing** projects are spread across **8 states**: **Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan**. Cumulative approvals total **46 projects worth ₹56,567 crore**.
How many jobs will the MeitY Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme create?
The **MeitY Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme** is expected to create over **1 lakh direct jobs**. It will significantly reduce India's **electronics component import bill**, currently estimated at over **$35 billion annually**. Cumulative approvals: **46 projects, ₹56,567 crore** across 8 states.
How does MeitY's Electronics Components Scheme complement the India Semiconductor Mission?
**MeitY's Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme** (46 projects, ₹56,567 crore) complements the **India Semiconductor Mission** and the **PLI Scheme for IT Hardware** by building India's **electronics supply chain** for **PCBs, semiconductors, display panels, lithium-ion cells**, and passive components, reducing the **$35 billion annual import bill**.
