Sarkari Yojana

Electronic Manufacturing Clusters (EMC) Scheme: Greenfield Electronic Manufacturing Clusters

Quick Summary: This MeitY scheme funds new (greenfield) electronics manufacturing clusters with basic infrastructure and shared facilities, covering up to 50% of the project cost through a Special Purpose Vehicle. It aims to attract investment, create jobs, and build a stronger electronics manufacturing ecosystem.

About Electronic Manufacturing Clusters (EMC) Scheme: Greenfield Electronic Manufacturing Clusters

The “Electronics Manufacturing Clusters (EMC) Scheme” was launched by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India, with two components — Greenfield Electronics Manufacturing Clusters (EMCs) and Common Facility Centres/Brownfield Electronics Manufacturing Clusters. The scheme aims to build basic infrastructure and common facilities/amenities so that domestic and global electronics manufacturing units can set up operations within such clusters, developing a robust electronics manufacturing ecosystem in the country. These EMCs are expected to draw significant investment from electronics manufacturing units, create large-scale employment, and add to government tax revenue, supporting overall economic growth.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

Central Government

Ministry

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

Eligible Entity

Business Entity

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Electronic Manufacturing Clusters (EMC) Scheme: Greenfield Electronic Manufacturing Clusters, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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The applicant should be a legal entity —…

The applicant should be a legal entity — an individual, company, society, industry association, financial institution, research and development (R&D) institution, or government agency.

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The applicant should form a Special Purpose Vehicle…

The applicant should form a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to implement the project.

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The applicant should submit a preliminary application with…

The applicant should submit a preliminary application with a feasibility study and project details.

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The committed investment should be at least 4…

The committed investment should be at least 4 times the assistance sought.

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At least 75% of the investment should go…

At least 75% of the investment should go into electronics manufacturing units.

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The applicant should develop a new Electronics Manufacturing…

The applicant should develop a new Electronics Manufacturing Cluster (EMC).

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The applicant should procure land for the project

The applicant should procure land for the project.

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Financial closure should be achieved before submitting the…

Financial closure should be achieved before submitting the final application.

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A Detailed Project Report (DPR) should be submitted

A Detailed Project Report (DPR) should be submitted.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.

Benefits

Benefits Provided

Electronic Manufacturing Clusters (EMC) Scheme: Greenfield Electronic Manufacturing Clusters provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

Financial Assistance:

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For Greenfield EMCs:

Assistance can cover up to 50% of the project cost.
The maximum is ₹50,00,00,000/- per 100 acres, applied pro-rata where the area is larger.

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Government grant in:

The processing area: as much as 50% of the project cost.
The non-processing area: as much as 20% of project cost. Infrastructure Support:

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Core infrastructure such as a boundary wall, internal…

Core infrastructure such as a boundary wall, internal roads, drainage and lighting.

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Essential services including water treatment, electricity, waste management…

Essential services including water treatment, electricity, waste management and warehousing.

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Support facilities like R&D centres, training facilities and…

Support facilities like R&D centres, training facilities and IT infrastructure. Administrative Support:

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Up to 3% of the assistance may go…

Up to 3% of the assistance may go towards administrative expenses (applicable only for SPV). Mode of Disbursement:

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The grant-in-aid is paid out in installments via…

The grant-in-aid is paid out in installments via an escrow account.

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The first 20% is given as an advance,…

The first 20% is given as an advance, and later installments depend on utilisation and contribution.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.

Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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Memorandum and Articles of Association/Registration Documents

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PAN Card and Tax Registration Certificates

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Annual Reports and Financial Statements (Last 3 Years)

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Shareholding Pattern Certificate

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Promoter Details and PAN Copies

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Land Ownership/Lease Documents (for the new cluster's development)

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Feasibility Study Report

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Detailed Project Report (DPR) (submitted after in-principle approval)

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Bank Sanction Letter/Financial Closure Documents

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Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) Incorporation Documents

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Application Fee Demand Draft Details

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Electronic Manufacturing Clusters (EMC) Scheme: Greenfield Electronic Manufacturing Clusters through the online application process outlined below.

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Open the official website of the Ministry of…

Open the official website of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) in a browser.

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Find and select the Electronics Manufacturing Clusters (EMC)…

Find and select the Electronics Manufacturing Clusters (EMC) Scheme section on the website.

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Access the Preliminary Application Form on the portal…

Access the Preliminary Application Form on the portal or save a copy by downloading it.

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Enter all the details asked for, covering project…

Enter all the details asked for, covering project information, feasibility study details, and SPV details.

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Upload supporting papers like the feasibility study report,…

Upload supporting papers like the feasibility study report, financial details, and registration documents.

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If an application fee applies, pay the prescribed…

If an application fee applies, pay the prescribed amount through the online payment mode offered.

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Send in the Preliminary Application online and record…

Send in the Preliminary Application online and record the Application ID that the system generates for future use.

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Check the status of the application on the…

Check the status of the application on the portal by entering the Application ID.

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After the in-principle approval comes through, take care…

After the in-principle approval comes through, take care of the prerequisites, including land acquisition, financial closure, and drawing up the Detailed Project Report (DPR).

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Submit the Final Application online within a period…

Submit the Final Application online within a period of 6 months from the in-principle approval.

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The application goes to the Steering Committee for…

The application goes to the Steering Committee for Clusters (SCC) for review, and the applicant is informed through the portal once it is approved.

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With final approval in place, funds are released…

With final approval in place, funds are released in phases through an escrow mechanism, as long as the scheme guidelines are followed.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Electronic Manufacturing Clusters (EMC) Scheme: Greenfield Electronic Manufacturing Clusters through the offline application process outlined below.

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First, get the feasibility study ready and compile…

First, get the feasibility study ready and compile all the required project details.

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Obtain the prescribed Preliminary Application Form under the…

Obtain the prescribed Preliminary Application Form under the Electronics Manufacturing Clusters (EMC) Scheme.

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Enter details in the form covering applicant information,…

Enter details in the form covering applicant information, SPV details, the project proposal, and financial estimates.

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Add all the supporting documents needed, such as…

Add all the supporting documents needed, such as the feasibility study report, registration documents, and financial details.

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Get a Demand Draft made for the application…

Get a Demand Draft made for the application fee, as prescribed.

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Deliver the completed Preliminary Application with its documents…

Deliver the completed Preliminary Application with its documents and fee to the Nodal Officer (EMC), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, at Electronics Niketan, New Delhi.

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Obtain an acknowledgement or an Application ID, and…

Obtain an acknowledgement or an Application ID, and retain it for future reference.

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The Steering Committee for Clusters (SCC) evaluates the…

The Steering Committee for Clusters (SCC) evaluates the proposal, granting in-principle approval where it is found suitable.

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After approval, carry out the prerequisites such as…

After approval, carry out the prerequisites such as land acquisition, formation of SPV, and financial closure.

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Draw up the Detailed Project Report (DPR) and…

Draw up the Detailed Project Report (DPR) and file it along with the Final Application, within 6 months of the in-principle approval.

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The competent authority examines the final application, and…

The competent authority examines the final application, and approval follows on the basis of compliance with scheme guidelines.

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Following final approval, the financial assistance is released…

Following final approval, the financial assistance is released in phases through an escrow mechanism, once conditions are fulfilled.