Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS)

• Ministry: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).

• Objective: Build a strong domestic ecosystem for electronics component manufacturing and reduce dependence on imports.
• Approved projects: The IT Ministry has approved projects worth ₹7,877 crore under the ECMS.
• Focus: Components and sub-assemblies required for the electronics manufacturing ecosystem.
• Strategic significance: Supports domestic value addition, supply-chain resilience, employment and technological capabilities.
• Import dependence: Seeks to reduce India’s dependence on imported electronic components.
• Policy approach: Encourages investment in manufacturing capacity and technology development.
• Atmanirbhar Bharat: ECMS is aligned with India’s broader objective of building a globally competitive electronics manufacturing ecosystem.

Prelims Question | English

Q. With reference to the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), consider the following statements:

1. It is administered by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
2. It seeks to promote domestic manufacturing of electronic components.
3. It aims to strengthen India’s electronics supply-chain resilience.
4. It is primarily designed to promote the export of agricultural commodities.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: B. 1, 2 and 3 only

Explanation

• Statement 1 — Correct: ECMS is implemented by MeitY.
• Statement 2 — Correct: It promotes manufacturing of electronics components and sub-assemblies in India.
• Statement 3 — Correct: Domestic component production can strengthen supply-chain resilience and reduce import dependence.

Statement 4 — Incorrect: ECMS concerns the electronics sector, not agricultural exports