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Govt clears 22 more projects under ECMS

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January 02, 2026

The ministry of electronics and information technology (MeitY) has approved 22 new proposals under the third tranche of the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), involving a projected investment of ₹41,863 crore, according to a note shared with select media on Thursday.

- Sejal Sharma

Govt clears 22 more projects under ECMS

The 22 projects are expected to generate production worth ₹2,58,152 crore and create 33,791 direct jobs.

(REUTERS)

This takes the total approved projects to 46.

Earlier, the ministry had approved seven projects worth ₹5,532 crore in the first tranche on October 27, followed by 17 projects worth ₹7,172 crore in the second tranche on November 17.

“In continuation to the approvals of 24 applications for an investment of ₹12,704 crore announced earlier, MeitY has further approved 22 proposals under the ECMS,” the background note said.

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