§1Who it is for

  • SPVs, companies, associations, state agencies developing electronics clusters

Useful if

Developers of electronics manufacturing clusters

Do not spend time on it if

Single small units

§2Eligibility

  1. 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.
  2. The applicant should form a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for implementation.
  3. The applicant should submit a preliminary application along with a feasibility study and project details.
  4. The applicant should ensure that the committed investment is at least 4 times the assistance sought.
  5. The applicant should ensure that at least 75% of the investment is in electronics manufacturing units.
  6. The applicant should develop a new Electronics Manufacturing Cluster (EMC).
  7. The applicant should procure land for the project.
  8. The applicant should achieve financial closure before submitting the final application.
  9. The applicant should submit a Detailed Project Report (DPR).

§3Benefits

For Greenfield EMCs

  • Financial assistance up to 50% of the project cost.
  • Ceiling of ₹50,00,00,000/- for every 100 acres (pro-rata for larger areas).

Government grant in

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

Infrastructure Support

  • Basic infrastructure (boundary wall, internal roads, drainage, lighting).
  • Essential services (water treatment, electricity, waste management, warehousing).
  • Support services (R&D centres, training facilities, IT infrastructure).

Administrative Support

  • Administrative expenses up to 3% of assistance (only for SPV).
  • Grant-in-aid is released in installments through escrow account.
  • Initial 20% released as advance; subsequent installments based on utilisation and contribution.

§4Norms — pattern of assistance

  1. Financial assistance up to 50% of the project cost.
  2. Ceiling of ₹50,00,00,000/- for every 100 acres (pro-rata for larger areas).
  3. Processing area: up to 50% of the project cost.
  4. Non-processing area: up to 20% of project cost.
  5. Administrative expenses up to 3% of assistance (only for SPV).
  6. Grant-in-aid is released in installments through escrow account.
  7. Initial 20% released as advance; subsequent installments based on utilisation and contribution.

§5Documents

Tick each one as you get it ready.

Promoter Details And PAN Copies

Feasibility Study Report

§6How to apply

  1. 1

    [Online] Step 1: The applicant should visit the official website of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).

  2. 2

    Step 2: The applicant should navigate to the Electronics Manufacturing Clusters (EMC) Scheme section on the portal.

  3. 3

    Step 3: The applicant should download or access the Preliminary Application Form available on the portal.

  4. 4

    Step 4: The applicant should fill in all required details, including project information, feasibility study details, and SPV details.

  5. 5

    Step 5: The applicant should upload the required documents such as feasibility study report, financial details, and registration documents.

  6. 6

    Step 6: The applicant should pay the prescribed application fee through the available online payment mode (if applicable).

  7. 7

    Step 7: The applicant should submit the Preliminary Application online and note the Application ID generated for future reference.

  8. 8

    Step 8: The applicant should track the status of the application through the portal using the Application ID.

  9. 9

    Step 9: After receiving in-principle approval, the applicant should complete prerequisites such as land acquisition, financial closure, and preparation of the Detailed Project Report (DPR).

  10. 10

    Step 10: The applicant should submit the Final Application online within 6 months of receiving in-principle approval.

  11. 11

    Step 11: The application is reviewed by the Steering Committee for Clusters (SCC), and upon approval, the applicant is informed through the portal.

  12. 12

    Step 12: After final approval, the funds are released in phases through an escrow mechanism, subject to compliance with the scheme guidelines.

§7Pros and cons

Merits

  • Up to 50% of project cost; ₹50 crore per 100 acres
  • Common facilities support

Demerits

  • Large land and SPV requirements
  • Approval through MeitY

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Sources

  1. myScheme — Electronic Manufacturing Clusters (EMC) Scheme: Greenfield Electronic Manufacturing Clusters
  2. Official Website
  3. Guidelines

Checked on 18 October 2026. For information only — confirm with the department or bank. Spotted a mistake? Report it.