Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin launches 'Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme' to create 60,000 jobs

CHENNAI: Aiming to garner investments to the tune of Rs 30,000 crore and create 60,000 jobs in the State, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin launched the 'Tamil Nadu Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme' here on Wednesday.

The special initiative by the state government would support the production of electronic components in the State. Tamil Nadu had earlier rolled out the 'Semiconductor and Advanced electronics Policy 2024' to further encourage value-added manufacturing and attract large scale investments in semiconductor sub-sectors.

This policy has paved the way for Tamil Nadu to emerge as a front runner in the production of electronic goods. "In continuation of these efforts to strengthen the electronics manufacturing ecosystem, the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister has now launched this special scheme focused on electronic component manufacturing," an official release said on Wednesday.

The 'Tamil Nadu Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme' would offer incentives to attract companies that benefit under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme of the Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, it said. Through this scheme, the government would offer incentives that match the subsidies announced under the Centre's scheme.

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Tamil Nadu secured the top position among Indian states in electronics exports, achieving a record USD 14.65 billion in the 2024-25 financial year, becoming the first state to reach this milestone.

Later, talking to reporters, Minister for Industries TRB Rajaa said, "from leading in smartphone exports to now driving the future in components such as Camera/Display modules, Sensors, PCBs (Printed Circuit Boards), we are proving once more why Tamil Nadu is the engine powering India's manufacturing growth story."

"Tamil Nadu becomes the first state in India to launch a State Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme and it's a game changer. Welcome to the Electronics Capital of India", Raja said.

Responding to a query on when an investment proposal is expected to take off under the Scheme in Tamil Nadu, he said, "it will take at least 3 years time. As a company has to discuss with us (government) the investment proposals, after that it will be converted into a DPR (detailed project report) then that company will begin construction. It will take at least two years to complete the construction." If you announce it today, it would take at least three years for the projects to be executed, he added.