Electronic Manufacturing Clusters (EMC) Scheme: Common Facility Centres/ Brownfield Electronics Manufacturing Clusters

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 upgradation of Brownfield aims to provide the common required technical facilities for various electronics manufacturing companies located in and around the region, which in turn will reduce the lead time of production, production cost (including transportation and logistics cost), increase export and revenue generation, etc. The scheme is implemented by the Department of Electronics and Information Technology through a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) formed for the cluster.

Financial Assistance:

1. For Brownfield EMCs:

• Financial assistance up to 75% of the project cost.
• Maximum limit of ₹50,00,00,000/-.

1. Government grant in:

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

Infrastructure / CFC Support:

1. Upgradation of existing infrastructure, such as roads, power, water supply, and drainage.
2. Establishment of Common Facility Centres (CFCs), (Testing laboratories, Tool rooms, Design centres, Training centres, R&D facilities)
3. Support for logistics, warehousing, and shared services

Administrative Support:

• Administrative expenses up to 3% of assistance (for SPV)

Mode of Disbursement:

• Grant-in-aid is released in instalments through an escrow account.
• Initial 20% released as advance; subsequent releases based on utilisation.

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 propose the upgradation of an existing Electronics Manufacturing Cluster.
7. The applicant should ensure the presence of an existing industrial ecosystem/cluster.
8. The applicant should achieve financial closure before submitting the final application.
9. The applicant should submit a Detailed Project Report (DPR).

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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.