The Indian government is urging electronics manufacturers to elevate their capabilities beyond mere assembly, emphasizing the development of in-house product design skills and adherence to global engineering norms. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has mandated companies to present clear product design strategies and implement six-sigma engineering certification programs within 15 days, cautioning that non-compliance could lead to the withholding or cancellation of incentives for approved projects.
Minister Vaishnaw stressed the importance of advancing into electronics, components, and chip designs to solidify India’s position as a deep-tech manufacturing and export center. The government’s recent approval of 29 new component-making projects worth ₹7,104 crore underscores its commitment to fostering a robust electronics ecosystem.
The Ministry of Electronics and IT’s electronics components manufacturing scheme (ECMS) aims to bolster domestic manufacturing by incentivizing investments. With 75 electronic components projects approved in its first year, totaling ₹61,671 crore in commitments, the initiative signals a significant push towards self-reliance and innovation in the electronics sector.
Manufacturers are expected to meet stringent targets for enhancing in-house design capabilities and achieving six-sigma certification in engineering, a recognized global standard for proficiency in the field. Failure to meet these benchmarks may lead to exclusion from incentive programs or project disqualification.
Source: mint – technology