IESA to transform Pune as electronics hub

India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA) has announced the submission of Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the proposed Electronics Manufacturing Cluster (EMC) in Pune, in association with the Mahratta Chamber of Commerce Industries and Agriculture (MCCIA).

As knowledge partners to MIDC and MCCIA, IESA has extended support to prepare and submit the preliminary application with the project report for a proposed CFC (Common Facilities Centre) in Pune, under the guidelines of the EMC scheme of DeitY, GoI. The Government of Maharashtra will now submit the preliminary application to the Department of Electronics and Information Technology (DeitY) for their in-principle approval.

The EMC project will have a large role in redefining the future of electronics design and manufacturing in the state. The cluster will be located in Pimpri Industrial Area, spread over 27,000 sq. ft. and is estimated to have an investment of Rs.70.89 crore. The objective is to set up a Common Facility Centre (CFC), by supporting the existing brownfield industrial cluster in Pune, offer State-of-the-Art Facilities and support Existing Units to help local electronics industry move higher in the product value chain. The cluster will encompass common facilities for production support services like Designing Center, Surface Mount Technology Line, EMC / EMI and Environment Lab, Test and Measurement Lab, Rapid Prototyping and Tool Room.

Taking the engagement further, IESA has been entrusted by the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC), to set up an ESDM Incubation Centre in Pune. This is another major step towards addressing specific requirements of the local industry, thereby increasing domestic value addition and reducing the reliance on imports – be it at the components or product level.