Electronic Manufacturing Clusters (EMC) Scheme: Greenfield Electronic Manufacturing Clusters
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
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Overview
The aims to promote electronics manufacturing by providing financial assistance for cluster-based infrastructure. Through this scheme, infrastructure support is provided to electronics manufacturing units in identified clusters.
Details
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 scheme aims to create basic infrastructure along with common facilities and amenities to enable domestic and global electronics manufacturing units to establish their operations within such clusters, and to develop a robust electronics manufacturing ecosystem in the country. The establishment of these EMCs is expected to attract significant investment from electronics manufacturing units, generate large-scale employment opportunities, and contribute to government tax revenues, thereby supporting overall economic growth.
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Benefits
• For Greenfield EMCs:
• Government grant in:
• 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 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.
Eligibility Criteria
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).
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Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The applicant should visit the official website of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
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Step 1: The applicant should visit the official website of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
Step 2: Step 2: The applicant should navigate to the Electronics Manufacturing Clusters (EMC) Scheme section on the portal.
Online
Step 2: The applicant should navigate to the Electronics Manufacturing Clusters (EMC) Scheme section on the portal.
Step 3: Step 3: The applicant should download or access the Preliminary Application Form available on the portal.
Online
Step 3: The applicant should download or access the Preliminary Application Form available on the portal.
Step 4: Step 4: The applicant should fill in all required details, including project information, feasibility study details, and SPV details.
Online
Step 4: The applicant should fill in all required details, including project information, feasibility study details, and SPV details.
Step 5: Step 5: The applicant should upload the required documents such as feasibility study report, financial details, and registration documents.
Online
Step 5: The applicant should upload the required documents such as feasibility study report, financial details, and registration documents.
Step 6: Step 6: The applicant should pay the prescribed application fee through the available online payment mode (if applicable).
Online
Step 6: The applicant should pay the prescribed application fee through the available online payment mode (if applicable).
Step 7: Step 7: The applicant should submit the Preliminary Application online and note the Application ID generated for future reference.
Online
Step 7: The applicant should submit the Preliminary Application online and note the Application ID generated for future reference.
Step 8: Step 8: The applicant should track the status of the application through the portal using the Application ID.
Online
Step 8: The applicant should track the status of the application through the portal using the Application ID.
Step 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).
Online
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).
Step 10: Step 10: The applicant should submit the Final Application online within 6 months of receiving in-principle approval.
Online
Step 10: The applicant should submit the Final Application online within 6 months of receiving in-principle approval.
Step 11: Step 11: The application is reviewed by the Steering Committee for Clusters (SCC), and upon approval, the applicant is informed through the portal.
Online
Step 11: The application is reviewed by the Steering Committee for Clusters (SCC), and upon approval, the applicant is informed through the portal.
Step 12: Step 12: After final approval, the funds are released in phases through an escrow mechanism, subject to compliance with the scheme guidelines.
Online
Step 12: After final approval, the funds are released in phases through an escrow mechanism, subject to compliance with the scheme guidelines.
Step 13: Step 1: The applicant should start by preparing the feasibility study and collecting all required project details.
Offline
Step 1: The applicant should start by preparing the feasibility study and collecting all required project details.
Step 14: Step 2: The applicant should obtain the prescribed Preliminary Application Form of the Electronics Manufacturing Clusters (EMC) Scheme.
Offline
Step 2: The applicant should obtain the prescribed Preliminary Application Form of the Electronics Manufacturing Clusters (EMC) Scheme.
Step 15: Step 3: The applicant should fill in the application form with details such as applicant information, SPV details, project proposal, and financial estimates.
Offline
Step 3: The applicant should fill in the application form with details such as applicant information, SPV details, project proposal, and financial estimates.
Step 16: Step 4: The applicant should attach all required documents, including the feasibility study report, registration documents, and financial details.
Offline
Step 4: The applicant should attach all required documents, including the feasibility study report, registration documents, and financial details.
Step 17: Step 5: The applicant should prepare the application fee in the form of a Demand Draft, as prescribed.
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Step 5: The applicant should prepare the application fee in the form of a Demand Draft, as prescribed.
Step 18: Step 6: The applicant should submit the complete Preliminary Application along with documents and the fee to the Nodal Officer (EMC), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, at Electronics Niketan, New Delhi.
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Step 6: The applicant should submit the complete Preliminary Application along with documents and the fee to the Nodal Officer (EMC), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, at Electronics Niketan, New Delhi.
Step 19: Step 7: The applicant should receive an acknowledgement or Application ID for future reference.
Offline
Step 7: The applicant should receive an acknowledgement or Application ID for future reference.
Step 20: Step 8: The application is evaluated by the Steering Committee for Clusters (SCC), and in-principle approval is granted if found suitable.
Offline
Step 8: The application is evaluated by the Steering Committee for Clusters (SCC), and in-principle approval is granted if found suitable.
Step 21: Step 9: After approval, the applicant should complete prerequisites such as land acquisition, formation of SPV, and financial closure.
Offline
Step 9: After approval, the applicant should complete prerequisites such as land acquisition, formation of SPV, and financial closure.
Step 22: Step 10: The applicant should prepare and submit the Detailed Project Report (DPR) along with the Final Application within 6 months of in-principle approval.
Offline
Step 10: The applicant should prepare and submit the Detailed Project Report (DPR) along with the Final Application within 6 months of in-principle approval.
Step 23: Step 11: The final application is reviewed by the competent authority, and approval is granted based on compliance with scheme guidelines.
Offline
Step 11: The final application is reviewed by the competent authority, and approval is granted based on compliance with scheme guidelines.
Step 24: Step 12: After final approval, the financial assistance is released in phases through an escrow mechanism, subject to fulfilment of conditions.
Offline
Step 12: After final approval, the financial assistance is released in phases through an escrow mechanism, subject to fulfilment of conditions.
Required Documents
• Memorandum And Articles Of Association / Registration Documents
• PAN Card And Tax Registration Certificates
• Annual Reports And Financial Statements (Last 3 Years)
• Shareholding Pattern Certificate
• Promoter Details And PAN Copies
• Land Ownership / Lease Documents (For New Cluster Development)
• Feasibility Study Report
• Detailed Project Report (DPR) (To Be Submitted After In-Principle Approval)
• Bank Sanction Letter / Financial Closure Documents
• Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) Incorporation Documents
• Application Fee Demand Draft Details
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is a Greenfield Electronics Manufacturing Cluster (EMC)?
A: A Greenfield EMC refers to a new cluster developed from scratch with basic infrastructure, common facilities, and amenities to support electronics manufacturing units.
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Q: Who can apply for setting up a Greenfield EMC?
A: 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.
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Q: Is it mandatory to form a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV)?
A: Yes, the applicant should form a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for the implementation of the Greenfield EMC project.
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Q: What is the financial assistance provided under Greenfield EMCs?
A: Financial assistance is provided up to 50% of the project cost, subject to a ceiling of ₹50,00,00,000/- for every 100 acres (on a pro-rata basis).
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Q: What type of infrastructure is supported under this component?
A: Support is provided for infrastructure such as internal roads, power supply, water supply, drainage systems, logistics, warehousing, testing facilities, and R&D centres.
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Q: Is land procurement required for Greenfield EMCs?
A: Yes, the applicant should procure land for developing the new Electronics Manufacturing Cluster.
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Q: What is the minimum investment requirement?
A: The applicant should ensure that the committed investment by units is at least 4 times the financial assistance sought.
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Q: Is there any requirement regarding the type of units in the cluster?
A: Yes, at least 75% of the investment in the cluster should be in electronics manufacturing units.
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Q: What is the application process for Greenfield EMCs?
A: The applicant should submit a Preliminary Application along with a feasibility study, obtain in-principle approval, complete prerequisites such as land acquisition and financial closure, and then submit the Detailed Project Report (DPR) with the Final Application.
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Q: When should the Detailed Project Report (DPR) be submitted?
A: The DPR should be submitted after obtaining in-principle approval and before submitting the final application.
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Q: Is financial closure required before final approval?
A: Yes, the applicant should achieve financial closure before submitting the final application.
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Q: How is the financial assistance disbursed?
A: The assistance is released in phases through an escrow account, based on project progress and utilization of funds.
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Eligibility Criteria
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 develop a new Electronics Manufacturing Cluster (EMC).
The applicant should procure land for the project.
The applicant should achieve financial closure before submitting the final application.
The applicant should submit a Detailed Project Report (DPR).
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Benefits
For Greenfield EMCs:
Government grant in:
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 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.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Memorandum And Articles Of Association / Registration Documents |
| 2 | PAN Card And Tax Registration Certificates |
| 3 | Annual Reports And Financial Statements (Last 3 Years) |
| 4 | Shareholding Pattern Certificate |
| 5 | Promoter Details And PAN Copies |
| 6 | Land Ownership / Lease Documents (For New Cluster Development) |
| 7 | Feasibility Study Report |
| 8 | Detailed Project Report (DPR) (To Be Submitted After In-Principle Approval) |
| 9 | Bank Sanction Letter / Financial Closure Documents |
| 10 | Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) Incorporation Documents |
| 11 | Application Fee Demand Draft Details |
How to Apply
Step 1: The applicant should visit the official website of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
Online Step 1: The applicant should visit the official website of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
Step 2: The applicant should navigate to the Electronics Manufacturing Clusters (EMC) Scheme section on the portal.
Online Step 2: The applicant should navigate to the Electronics Manufacturing Clusters (EMC) Scheme section on the portal.
Step 3: The applicant should download or access the Preliminary Application Form available on the portal.
Online Step 3: The applicant should download or access the Preliminary Application Form available on the portal.
Step 4: The applicant should fill in all required details, including project information, feasibility study details, and SPV details.
Online Step 4: The applicant should fill in all required details, including project information, feasibility study details, and SPV details.
Step 5: The applicant should upload the required documents such as feasibility study report, financial details, and registration documents.
Online Step 5: The applicant should upload the required documents such as feasibility study report, financial details, and registration documents.
Step 6: The applicant should pay the prescribed application fee through the available online payment mode (if applicable).
Online Step 6: The applicant should pay the prescribed application fee through the available online payment mode (if applicable).
Step 7: The applicant should submit the Preliminary Application online and note the Application ID generated for future reference.
Online Step 7: The applicant should submit the Preliminary Application online and note the Application ID generated for future reference.
Step 8: The applicant should track the status of the application through the portal using the Application ID.
Online Step 8: The applicant should track the status of the application through the portal using the Application ID.
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).
Online 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).
Step 10: The applicant should submit the Final Application online within 6 months of receiving in-principle approval.
Online Step 10: The applicant should submit the Final Application online within 6 months of receiving in-principle approval.
Step 11: The application is reviewed by the Steering Committee for Clusters (SCC), and upon approval, the applicant is informed through the portal.
Online Step 11: The application is reviewed by the Steering Committee for Clusters (SCC), and upon approval, the applicant is informed through the portal.
Step 12: After final approval, the funds are released in phases through an escrow mechanism, subject to compliance with the scheme guidelines.
Online Step 12: After final approval, the funds are released in phases through an escrow mechanism, subject to compliance with the scheme guidelines.
Step 1: The applicant should start by preparing the feasibility study and collecting all required project details.
Offline Step 1: The applicant should start by preparing the feasibility study and collecting all required project details.
Step 2: The applicant should obtain the prescribed Preliminary Application Form of the Electronics Manufacturing Clusters (EMC) Scheme.
Offline Step 2: The applicant should obtain the prescribed Preliminary Application Form of the Electronics Manufacturing Clusters (EMC) Scheme.
Step 3: The applicant should fill in the application form with details such as applicant information, SPV details, project proposal, and financial estimates.
Offline Step 3: The applicant should fill in the application form with details such as applicant information, SPV details, project proposal, and financial estimates.
Step 4: The applicant should attach all required documents, including the feasibility study report, registration documents, and financial details.
Offline Step 4: The applicant should attach all required documents, including the feasibility study report, registration documents, and financial details.
Step 5: The applicant should prepare the application fee in the form of a Demand Draft, as prescribed.
Offline Step 5: The applicant should prepare the application fee in the form of a Demand Draft, as prescribed.
Step 6: The applicant should submit the complete Preliminary Application along with documents and the fee to the Nodal Officer (EMC), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, at Electronics Niketan, New Delhi.
Offline Step 6: The applicant should submit the complete Preliminary Application along with documents and the fee to the Nodal Officer (EMC), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, at Electronics Niketan, New Delhi.
Step 7: The applicant should receive an acknowledgement or Application ID for future reference.
Offline Step 7: The applicant should receive an acknowledgement or Application ID for future reference.
Step 8: The application is evaluated by the Steering Committee for Clusters (SCC), and in-principle approval is granted if found suitable.
Offline Step 8: The application is evaluated by the Steering Committee for Clusters (SCC), and in-principle approval is granted if found suitable.
Step 9: After approval, the applicant should complete prerequisites such as land acquisition, formation of SPV, and financial closure.
Offline Step 9: After approval, the applicant should complete prerequisites such as land acquisition, formation of SPV, and financial closure.
Step 10: The applicant should prepare and submit the Detailed Project Report (DPR) along with the Final Application within 6 months of in-principle approval.
Offline Step 10: The applicant should prepare and submit the Detailed Project Report (DPR) along with the Final Application within 6 months of in-principle approval.
Step 11: The final application is reviewed by the competent authority, and approval is granted based on compliance with scheme guidelines.
Offline Step 11: The final application is reviewed by the competent authority, and approval is granted based on compliance with scheme guidelines.
Step 12: After final approval, the financial assistance is released in phases through an escrow mechanism, subject to fulfilment of conditions.
Offline Step 12: After final approval, the financial assistance is released in phases through an escrow mechanism, subject to fulfilment of conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
A Greenfield EMC refers to a new cluster developed from scratch with basic infrastructure, common facilities, and amenities to support electronics manufacturing units. <br>