Electronics Manufacturing Clusters (EMC2.0) Scheme

Why in news?

• The Union Cabinet has approved financial assistance to the Modified Electronics Manufacturing Clusters (EMC2.0) Scheme for development of world class infrastructure along with common facilities and amenities through Electronics Manufacturing Clusters (EMCs).

About EMC 2.0 Scheme

• The Modified Electronics Manufacturing Clusters (EMC 2.0) Scheme would support setting up of both Electronics Manufacturing Clusters (EMCs) and Common Facility Centers (CFCs).
• For the purpose of this Scheme, an Electronics Manufacturing Cluster (EMC) would set up in geographical areas of certain minimum extent, preferably contiguous, where the focus is on development of basic infrastructure, amenities and other common facilities for the ESDM units.
• For Common Facility Centre (CFC), there should be a significant number of existing ESDM units located in the area and the focus is on upgrading common technical infrastructure and providing common facilities for the ESDM units in such EMCs, Industrial Areas/Parks/industrial corridors.
• The Scheme will create a robust infrastructure base for electronic industry to attract flow of investment in ESDM sector and lead to greater employment opportunities.
• Following are the expected outputs/outcomes for the Scheme:
  • Availability of ready infrastructure and Plug & Play facility for attracting investment in electronics sector
  • New investment in electronics sector
  • Jobs created by the manufacturing units
  • Revenue in the form of taxes paid by the manufacturing units

Prelims Question

Q.With reference to the Modified Electronics Manufacturing Clusters (EMC 2.0) Scheme, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It discontinues setting up Common Facility Centers
(CFC) envisaged in EMC 1.0
2. It is expected to attract flow of investment in ESDM sector and lead to greater employment opportunities
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer to the Prelims Question