Electronic Manufacturing Clusters (EMC) Scheme: Greenfield EMCs 2026 – Financial Assistance up to 50% of Project Cost

At a glance

Benefits

• Financial assistance up to 50% of the project cost for Greenfield EMCs.
• Ceiling of ₹50,00,00,000/- for every 100 acres (pro‑rata for larger areas).
• Government grant for processing area: up to 50% of the project cost.
• Government grant for non‑processing area: up to 20% of the project cost.
• Basic infrastructure support (boundary wall, internal roads, drainage, lighting).
• Essential services support (water treatment, electricity, waste management, warehousing).
• Support services support (R&D centres, training facilities, IT infrastructure).
• Administrative expenses up to 3% of the assistance (only for SPV).
• Grant‑in‑aid released in installments through an escrow account.
• Initial 20% released as advance; subsequent installments based on utilisation and contribution.

Who can apply (eligibility)

• Applicant must be a legal entity such as an individual, company, society, industry association, financial institution, R&D institution, or government agency.
• Applicant must form a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for implementation.
• Applicant must submit a preliminary application along with a feasibility study and project details.
• Committed investment must be at least 4 times the assistance sought.
• At least 75% of the investment must be in electronics manufacturing units.
• Applicant must develop a new Electronics Manufacturing Cluster (EMC).
• Applicant must procure land for the project.
• Applicant must achieve financial closure before submitting the final application.
• Applicant must submit a Detailed Project Report (DPR).

Documents required

• Memorandum And Articles Of Association / Registration Documents
• PAN Card And Tax Registration Certificates
• Annual Reports And Financial Statements (Last 3 Years)
• Shareholding Pattern Certificate
• Promoter Details And PAN Copies
• Land Ownership / Lease Documents (For New Cluster Development)
• Feasibility Study Report
• Detailed Project Report (DPR) (To Be Submitted After In‑Principle Approval)
• Bank Sanction Letter / Financial Closure Documents
• Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) Incorporation Documents
• Application Fee Demand Draft Details

How to apply

1. 1Visit the official website of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
2. 2Navigate to the Electronics Manufacturing Clusters (EMC) Scheme section on the portal.
3. 3Download or access the Preliminary Application Form available on the portal.
4. 4Fill in all required details, including project information, feasibility study details, and SPV details.
5. 5Upload the required documents such as feasibility study report, financial details, and registration documents.
6. 6Pay the prescribed application fee through the available online payment mode (if applicable).
7. 7Submit the Preliminary Application online and note the Application ID generated for future reference.
8. 8Track the status of the application through the portal using the Application ID.
9. 9After receiving in‑principle approval, complete prerequisites such as land acquisition, financial closure, and preparation of the Detailed Project Report (DPR).
10. 10Submit the Final Application online within 6 months of receiving in‑principle approval.
11. 11The application is reviewed by the Steering Committee for Clusters (SCC); upon approval, the applicant is informed through the portal.
12. 12After final approval, funds are released in phases through an escrow mechanism, subject to compliance with scheme guidelines.

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