Sarkari Yojana

Electronic Manufacturing Clusters (EMC) Scheme: Common Facility Centres/ Brownfield Electronics Manufacturing Clusters

Quick Summary: This MeitY scheme upgrades existing (brownfield) electronics manufacturing clusters with shared technical facilities, funding up to 75% of the project cost through a Special Purpose Vehicle. It aims to cut production costs and lead times for nearby electronics manufacturers.

About Electronic Manufacturing Clusters (EMC) Scheme: Common Facility Centres/ Brownfield Electronics 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. Upgrading Brownfield clusters aims to provide shared technical facilities to electronics manufacturing companies located in and around a region, cutting production lead time and cost (including transport and logistics), and boosting exports and revenue. The Department of Electronics and Information Technology implements the scheme through a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) set up for each cluster.

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: Common Facility Centres/ Brownfield Electronics 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 propose upgrading an existing Electronics…

The applicant should propose upgrading an existing Electronics Manufacturing Cluster.

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An existing industrial ecosystem/cluster should already be present

An existing industrial ecosystem/cluster should already be present.

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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: Common Facility Centres/ Brownfield Electronics Manufacturing Clusters provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

Financial Assistance:

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For Brownfield EMCs:

Financial assistance of up to 75% of the project cost.
A ceiling of ₹50,00,00,000/-.

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Government grant:

Processing area: up to 50% of the project cost
Non-processing area: up to 20% of the project cost Infrastructure / CFC Support:

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Upgrading existing infrastructure such as roads, power, water…

Upgrading existing infrastructure such as roads, power, water supply, and drainage.

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Setting up Common Facility Centres (CFCs) — testing…

Setting up Common Facility Centres (CFCs) — testing laboratories, tool rooms, design centres, training centres, R&D facilities.

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Support for logistics, warehousing, and shared services

Support for logistics, warehousing, and shared services. Administrative Support:
Administrative expenses of up to 3% of the assistance (for the SPV). Mode of Disbursement:
Grant-in-aid is released in instalments through an escrow account.
An initial 20% is released as an advance, with subsequent releases based on utilisation.

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 existing cluster)

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Feasibility Study/Diagnostic Study Report

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Detailed Project Report (DPR)

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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: Common Facility Centres/ Brownfield Electronics Manufacturing Clusters through the online application process outlined below.

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Go to the official portal of the Ministry…

Go to the official portal of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).

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Open the part of the portal dedicated to…

Open the part of the portal dedicated to the Electronics Manufacturing Clusters (EMC) Scheme.

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Download the Preliminary Application Form from the portal,…

Download the Preliminary Application Form from the portal, or open it there.

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Complete every required field, such as project information,…

Complete every required field, such as project information, details of the feasibility study, and SPV details.

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Attach the necessary documents, for example the feasibility…

Attach the necessary documents, for example the feasibility study report, financial details, and registration documents.

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Where applicable, pay the prescribed application fee using…

Where applicable, pay the prescribed application fee using the online payment option provided.

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Submit the Preliminary Application online and keep a…

Submit the Preliminary Application online and keep a note of the Application ID that is generated, for later reference.

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Use the Application ID on the portal to…

Use the Application ID on the portal to follow the progress of the application.

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Once in-principle approval is received, finish the prerequisites,…

Once in-principle approval is received, finish the prerequisites, which include land acquisition, financial closure, and preparing the Detailed Project Report (DPR).

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File the Final Application online no later than…

File the Final Application online no later than 6 months after in-principle approval is received.

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The Steering Committee for Clusters (SCC) examines the…

The Steering Committee for Clusters (SCC) examines the application, and the applicant is told of its approval through the portal.

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Following final approval, funds are disbursed in phases…

Following final approval, funds are disbursed in phases using an escrow mechanism, provided the scheme guidelines are complied with.

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

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Electronic Manufacturing Clusters (EMC) Scheme: Common Facility Centres/ Brownfield Electronics Manufacturing Clusters through the offline application process outlined below.

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Begin by carrying out the feasibility study and…

Begin by carrying out the feasibility study and gathering all the project details that are needed.

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Get the prescribed Preliminary Application Form for the…

Get the prescribed Preliminary Application Form for the Electronics Manufacturing Clusters (EMC) Scheme.

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Complete the form with information including applicant information,…

Complete the form with information including applicant information, SPV details, the project proposal, and financial estimates.

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Enclose every required document, such as the feasibility…

Enclose every required document, such as the feasibility study report, registration documents, and financial details.

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Arrange the application fee as a Demand Draft,…

Arrange the application fee as a Demand Draft, in the manner prescribed.

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Hand over the full Preliminary Application, together with…

Hand over the full Preliminary Application, together with the documents and fee, to the Nodal Officer (EMC), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, at Electronics Niketan, New Delhi.

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Collect the acknowledgement or Application ID and keep…

Collect the acknowledgement or Application ID and keep it for future reference.

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The Steering Committee for Clusters (SCC) assesses the…

The Steering Committee for Clusters (SCC) assesses the application and grants in-principle approval if it is found suitable.

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Once approved, complete the prerequisites, namely land acquisition,…

Once approved, complete the prerequisites, namely land acquisition, formation of SPV, and financial closure.

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Within 6 months of in-principle approval, prepare the…

Within 6 months of in-principle approval, prepare the Detailed Project Report (DPR) and submit it with the Final Application.

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The competent authority reviews the final application and…

The competent authority reviews the final application and grants approval depending on compliance with scheme guidelines.

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Once final approval is given, the financial assistance…

Once final approval is given, the financial assistance is paid out in phases via an escrow mechanism, subject to the conditions being met.