EMCBES

The scheme aims to support the upgradation of Brownfield EMCs through Common Facility Centres (CFCs). It provides financial assistance for infrastructure improvement and shared facilities for existing electronics manufacturing units.

The scheme "Electronics Manufacturing Clusters (EMC) Scheme" has been launched by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India. It has two components, namely Greenfield Electronics Manufacturing Clusters (EMCs) and Common Facility Centres/ Brownfield Electronics Manufacturing Clusters. The upgradation of Brownfield aims to provide the common required technical facilities for various electronics manufacturing companies located in and around the region, which in turn will reduce the lead time of production, production cost (including transportation and logistics cost), increase export and revenue generation, etc. The scheme is implemented by the Department of Electronics and Information Technology through a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) formed for the cluster.

• The applicant should be a legal entity such as an individual, company, society, industry association, financial institution, research and development (R&D) institution, or government agency.
• The applicant should form a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for implementation.
• The applicant should submit a preliminary application along with a feasibility study and project details.
• The applicant should ensure that the committed investment is at least 4 times the assistance sought.
• The applicant should ensure that at least 75% of the investment is in electronics manufacturing units.
• The applicant should propose the upgradation of an existing Electronics Manufacturing Cluster.
• The applicant should ensure the presence of an existing industrial ecosystem/cluster.
• The applicant should achieve financial closure before submitting the final application.
• The applicant should submit a Detailed Project Report (DPR).

> Financial Assistance:

• For Brownfield EMCs:

• Financial assistance up to 75% of the project cost.
• Maximum limit of ₹50,00,00,000/-.

• Government grant in:

• Processing area: up to 50% of the project cost
• Non-processing area: up to 20% of project cost

> Infrastructure / CFC Support:

• Upgradation of existing infrastructure, such as roads, power, water supply, and drainage.
• Establishment of Common Facility Centres (CFCs), (Testing laboratories, Tool rooms, Design centres, Training centres, R&D facilities)
• Support for logistics, warehousing, and shared services

> Administrative Support:

• Administrative expenses up to 3% of assistance (for SPV)

> Mode of Disbursement:

• Grant-in-aid is released in instalments through an escrow account.
• Initial 20% released as advance; subsequent releases based on utilisation.