MeitY approves 31 more ECMS proposals; 106 projects approved so far
The Ministry of Electronics and IT on 17 August 2026 approved 31 more proposals under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), taking total approvals to 106 projects worth ₹69,548 crore.
Summary
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) on 17 August 2026 approved 31 more proposals under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), with projected investment of ₹6,844 crore, at an event in New Delhi held with the Electronic Industries Association of India (ELCINA). The 31 projects are expected to create 9,588 direct jobs. With these, ECMS approvals reach 106 projects across 15 States, with total approved investment of ₹69,548 crore and 74,628 expected direct jobs. Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said 38 of the 106 plants have already started manufacturing and 16 more are at advanced stages of construction or machinery installation.
Key facts
- New approvals
- 31 proposals, ₹6,844 crore projected investment
- New direct jobs
- 9,588
- Total approved
- 106 projects, ₹69,548 crore, 15 States
- Total direct jobs
- 74,628
- Plants operational
- 38 (16 more at advanced stage)
- Event partner
- ELCINA
Practice MCQs 3 questions
How many additional proposals did MeitY approve under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) on 17 August 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 31
MeitY approved 31 more proposals with projected investment of ₹6,844 crore, in addition to 75 approved earlier.
After the approvals of 17 August 2026, how many ECMS projects had been approved in total, and how many plants had started manufacturing?
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Correct answer: C — 106 approved; 38 operational
Of the 106 projects approved so far, 38 plants have commenced manufacturing and 16 more are at advanced stages of construction or machinery installation.
The ECMS approval event of 17 August 2026 was held in collaboration with which industry body?
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Correct answer: A — Electronic Industries Association of India (ELCINA)
MeitY held the event for handing over approvals in New Delhi in collaboration with ELCINA, whose president Sasikumar Gendham attended.