Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated Electronics Manufacturing Cluster developed by ELCINA in Bhiwadi

Shri Vaishnaw emphasized that India’s semiconductor roadmap is being implemented through coordinated partnerships between the Centre, state governments and private industry players.

In a major boost to India's rapidly expanding semiconductor and electronics manufacturing ambitions, Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw virtually inaugurated the Electronics Manufacturing Cluster (EMC) developed by ELCINA at Salarpur, Khushkhera, Bhiwadi, along with the advanced Semiconductor ATMP/OSAT facility of Sahasra Semiconductors Pvt. Ltd.

The landmark inauguration marks a significant milestone in India's push to become a global hub for electronics manufacturing, semiconductor packaging and advanced technology production under flagship national initiatives such as Make in India, Digital India and Atmanirbhar Bharat.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by Rajasthan Chief Minister Shri Bhajan Lal Sharma and Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Bhupender Yadav, reflecting the growing strategic importance of the semiconductor and electronics sector for India's industrial and geopolitical future.

Rajasthan Steps Into Strategic Global Semiconductor Ecosystem

Addressing the gathering, Union Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw described the occasion as a "historic day" for Rajasthan as the state formally enters the strategically critical semiconductor industry — a sector increasingly viewed worldwide as central to economic security, technological sovereignty and geopolitical competitiveness.

He highlighted India's extraordinary growth trajectory in electronics manufacturing over the past 12 years, noting that:

• Electronics production has increased six-fold to nearly ₹13 lakh crore

• Electronics exports have surged to approximately ₹4.24 lakh crore

• Mobile phones have emerged as India's top export commodity

The Minister credited the rapid transformation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's focused policy push toward electronics and semiconductor manufacturing, supported by schemes such as:

• Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS)

• Electronics Manufacturing Clusters (EMC) Scheme

• India Semiconductor Mission (ISM)

• Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme

Shri Vaishnaw emphasized that India's semiconductor roadmap is being implemented through coordinated partnerships between the Centre, state governments and private industry players.

Rajasthan Targets Major Manufacturing Expansion Near Delhi NCR

Rajasthan Chief Minister Shri Bhajan Lal Sharma stated that the state government has already unveiled the Rajasthan Semiconductor Policy in March 2026, aimed at positioning the region near Delhi NCR as a major electronics and semiconductor manufacturing hub.

The policy is expected to accelerate industrial investment, high-tech manufacturing and employment generation in northern India, while leveraging the strategic connectivity advantages of the Bhiwadi region.

Union Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav noted that Bhiwadi, traditionally known for automobile manufacturing, is now rapidly evolving into a diversified industrial centre with growing semiconductor and electronics capabilities.

₹46-Crore ELCINA Electronics Manufacturing Cluster to Drive High-Tech Growth

The Electronics Manufacturing Cluster developed by ELCINA has been established over 50.3 acres at Salarpur, Khushkhera, Bhiwadi, with a total project cost of ₹46.09 crore.

The Government of India has extended direct support of ₹20.24 crore under the Electronics Manufacturing Clusters (EMC) scheme.

The cluster has been developed by M/s ELCINA Electronics Manufacturing Cluster Pvt. Ltd. — a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) formed through collaboration among MSME industry players under the Electronics Industries Association of India (ELCINA).

Officials stated that the cluster is equipped with advanced industrial infrastructure including:

• Uninterrupted power supply

• Reliable water infrastructure

• Internal road networks

• Centralized administrative facilities

• Testing and training centres

• Dedicated Skill Development Centre

• Smart classrooms and technical laboratories

Its strategic proximity to the National Capital Region (NCR), combined with strong road, rail and air connectivity, is expected to make Bhiwadi a major destination for electronics component manufacturing and semiconductor-related industries.

₹1,200-Crore Investment Pipeline Signals Strong Industry Confidence

The newly inaugurated EMC has already attracted planned investments exceeding ₹1,200 crore from around 20 companies operating across multiple high-tech manufacturing sectors.

The sectors represented within the cluster include:

• Semiconductor packaging

• Electronic components

• RFID technologies

• Air-conditioner manufacturing

• EV components

• Industrial electronics

• Green energy products

According to officials, 11 companies are already operational within the cluster, with cumulative investments exceeding ₹900 crore.

These operational units have already generated employment opportunities for over 2,700 people, reflecting the project's growing contribution to regional industrialisation and skilled workforce development.

Major companies currently functioning within the cluster include:

• Aisan Fiem Industries

• E-Pack Durable

• Sahasra Semiconductor

• Sahasra Electronics

• Varada Green Energy

• Duggar Power Products

• Electronics Sector Skill Council of India (ESSCI)

Industry observers believe the cluster could emerge as one of North India's most important electronics manufacturing ecosystems over the coming years.

Sahasra Semiconductor Becomes India's First SME to Commercially Produce Semiconductor Chips

A major highlight of the inauguration was the launch of the Semiconductor ATMP/OSAT facility of Sahasra Semiconductors Pvt. Ltd., which has become India's first Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) to commence commercial production of semiconductor chips.

Developed under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology's Scheme for Promotion of Manufacturing of Electronic Components and Semiconductors (SPECS), the facility has been established with an investment exceeding ₹150 crore.

Spread across 57,000 square feet, the advanced facility includes:

• Class 10K cleanrooms

• Class 100K cleanrooms

• Advanced semiconductor packaging infrastructure

• High-tech testing systems

The facility is currently focused on packaging:

• Memory chips

• Micro SD products

• Flash storage components

• LED driver ICs

• eSIMs

• RFID products

Facility Targets 600 Million Semiconductor Units Annually

Officials stated that the unit currently has an annual semiconductor packaging capacity of approximately 60 million units.

With SPECS-supported expansion, the projected packaging capacity is expected to rise by another 43 million units in the near term.

More significantly, the company plans to scale production dramatically to nearly 400–600 million units annually over the next two to three years, positioning it as a major domestic semiconductor packaging player.

The development comes at a time when India is aggressively attempting to build a resilient semiconductor supply chain amid growing global concerns over chip shortages and geopolitical concentration of semiconductor manufacturing.

India's Semiconductor Exports Gain Momentum

In a significant indicator of India's emerging global competitiveness, the facility is already exporting over 60% of its production to international markets including:

• United States

• Germany

• France

• Eastern Europe

• China

• Nepal

Industry experts say this demonstrates growing international confidence in India's semiconductor manufacturing and packaging capabilities.

The facility is also moving toward indigenous product research and development, including work on:

• LED driver chips

• Semiconductor components

• Advanced electronics products

Semiconductor Facility to Support Skill Development and Workforce Training

Apart from manufacturing, the Sahasra facility is expected to play a major role in developing India's semiconductor talent ecosystem.

Officials said the company will collaborate with the Electronics Sector Skill Council of India (ESSCI) and technical institutions to train youth in:

• Semiconductor packaging

• Chip manufacturing processes

• High-tech electronics production

• Cleanroom operations

• Advanced manufacturing technologies

Experts believe workforce development will be crucial for sustaining India's long-term semiconductor ambitions as the country seeks to reduce import dependence and expand domestic electronics manufacturing capabilities.

India Accelerates Push to Become Global Electronics Manufacturing Hub

The inauguration of the Bhiwadi electronics cluster and semiconductor facility is being viewed as another major step in India's broader industrial transformation strategy.

With rising global demand for semiconductors, electronics components and high-tech manufacturing diversification, India is increasingly positioning itself as an alternative global manufacturing destination.

The rapid expansion of electronics production, large-scale policy support, infrastructure creation and semiconductor ecosystem development are expected to significantly strengthen India's role in the global technology supply chain.

Officials noted that the event was conducted virtually in response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal to reduce fuel consumption wherever possible amid the current global situation.

The Bhiwadi developments now place Rajasthan firmly on India's emerging semiconductor map, while reinforcing the country's ambition to become a major global centre for electronics manufacturing and advanced technology production.