PLI Scheme for semiconductors is one of biggest measures under Aatmnirbhar Bharat, says IEEMA

I believe this will accelerate our indigenization efforts and enable global competitiveness of our industry to ramp up exports of finished products.” said Vipul Ray, President, IEEMA

December 2021: IEEMA welcomed the positive step by the Union Cabinet to clear the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Semiconductors recently. “This is a huge positive step for the Indian Electrical & Electronics industry. I believe this will accelerate our indigenization efforts and enable global competitiveness of our industry to ramp up exports of finished products,” said Vipul Ray, President, Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturer’s Association (IEEMA). He hailed it as one of the most significant moves towards realizing the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat; one which has come at an opportune time to tackle the global shortage of Semiconductors. “It should help streamline the disrupted global supply chain and help mitigate the cyber security risks”, he added.

“Semiconductors are widely used in manufacturing of many electrical equipment, viz: Smart

Energy Meters, Control & Automation products, Testing & Measurement Instruments and switching products, to name a few. Electrical and allied industry will be hugely benefitted by smooth & competitive supply of Semiconductors within the country once FAB facilities are established. This will also enhance our export competitiveness,” stated Mr. Ray.

Manufacturing processes of Semiconductors require sophisticated equipment demanding huge investments. The proposed incentives worth Rs.76,000 crore, over the next six years and the provision for 25 percent incentives on capital expenditure for establishing unit of Compound Semiconductor Wafer Fabrication (FAB), assembly, testing, and packaging facility in the country will encourage the manufacturing industry, apart from bringing investments and employment in the country and savings of foreign exchange.

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