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GOI Approves ₹417 Crore Electronics Manufacturing Cluster in Gautam Buddha Nagar, UP under EMC 2.0 Scheme.

National | Dated: 27 Jun 2025

On June 25, 2025, the Union Cabinet approved a ₹417 crore Electronics Manufacturing Cluster (EMC 2.0) in Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh—covering 206 acres near Jewar International Airport—to strengthen domestic electronics production, support MSMEs and start-ups, and drive regional economic growth.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The central government allocated ₹417 crore under the EMC 2.0 scheme for development over 206.4 acres in Sector 10, Gautam Buddha Nagar, managed by the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA). This forms part of the government’s “Make in India” and Viksit Bharat strategies.
  • - The cluster is expected to attract an additional ₹2,500 crore in private investments and generate around 15,000 direct employment opportunities. It will incubate electronics-focused MSMEs and startups by offering plug-and-play infrastructure.
  • - Industries in consumer electronics, automotive electronics, medical devices, computer hardware, and communication equipment will be catered to at the cluster. Havells India Ltd has been selected as the anchor tenant with a dedicated 50-acre allotment.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) The site includes essential shared amenities: factory sheds, water and electricity provision, sewage treatment, skill-development centre, health centre, and hostel—reducing setup barriers for smaller firms.
  • (ii) Strategically located along the Yamuna Expressway, Eastern Peripheral Expressway, and upcoming Palwal–Khurja Expressway, and near Jewar International Airport, the site offers superior multimodal connectivity and access to industrial zones like the Medical Device Park and MSME & Apparel Park.
  • (iii) This cluster adds to India’s EMC landscape, which has already attracted 520 companies with cumulative investments of over ₹30,000 crore, creating more than 86,000 jobs to date. It reinforces India’s goal of becoming a global electronics manufacturing hub, reducing import dependence and boosting exports.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Recently, the Government of India approved an Electronics Manufacturing Cluster (EMC 2.0) worth ₹417 crore in which Indian state?

Correct Answer: Uttar Pradesh

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Uttar Pradesh

  • Chief minister: Yogi Adityanath
  • Governor: Anandiben Patel