25 Lakh Jobs, 118 Units: Ashwini Vaishnaw Details India's Electronics Push

Electronics & IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced a major boost to India's electronics manufacturing sector, revealing that 118 electronics component manufacturing units are now being set up across the country following fresh approvals. He said several units will meet domestic demand while also supporting exports. Highlighting India's decade-long manufacturing journey, Vaishnaw said the country has moved from assembling finished products to manufacturing critical components, materials and machinery. He also noted that the electronics sector currently provides around 25 lakh jobs. The initiative aims to reduce import dependence, strengthen domestic supply chains and build a self-reliant electronics ecosystem.