New Delhi [India], April 18 (ANI): The Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, as well as Railways and Information and Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw On Friday, it was noted how significantly India has progressed in electronic manufacturing over the past decade due to the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

At the VVDN industrial site in Manesar, Haryana, the Minister emphasized that the newly approved Cabinet initiative—the New Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme—significantly bolsters India’s standing within international electronic components distribution networks.

The Minister additionally mentioned that the guidelines for the program will be released shortly.

In a significant milestone for India's electronics manufacturing sector, Ashwini Vaishnaw also inaugurated a VVDN Technologies The facility boasts an advanced Surface Mount Technology (SMT) line along with a Mechanical Innovation Park, all situated within the company’s Global Innovation Park in Manesar, Haryana.

The Union Minister stated that electronics manufacturing in India has increased five times over the past six years, with the overall worth exceeding Rs 11 lakh crore.

He further stated that exports have grown six times larger within the past ten years and currently surpass Rs 3.25 lakh crore.

Considering this as one of the most significant success stories of the ' Make in India In his statement, Vaishnaw mentioned that the industry currently provides employment to more than 25 lakh individuals and is expected to experience rapid expansion in the upcoming years.

While visiting the facility, Vaishnaw highlighted the expanding prowess of India’s design environment, mentioning that the site houses more than 5,000 engineers dedicated to developing sophisticated, AI-integrated systems.

The Minister stated, "India now possesses the ability both to manufacture and design advanced electronic devices." They further noted that this puts India at an advantage compared to countries without strong design capabilities.

The Union Minister additionally engaged with the engineers and workforce at the site, encouraging them to keep working toward strengthening the electronics manufacturing sector in India.

He likewise highlighted the significance of locally made tools, noting that India is currently developing and producing these instruments within the country—an essential step towards attaining technological independence.

Pointing out the recent installation of 6,000 AI servers by VVDN, Vaishnaw referred to this as a significant achievement demonstrating India’s prowess in hardware capabilities.

The Minister reaffirmed India's dedication to establishing a reliable electronics manufacturing sector, which hinges on safeguarding intellectual property rights, fostering design-driven innovation, and ensuring varied sources for rare-earth materials.

He further disclosed specifics about a three-level skill development approach encompassing fundamental instruction, location-based product-focused education, and academic programs aligned with industries—particularly pertinent for specialized competencies requiring significant investment within the field.

Vaishnaw additionally announced the recent cabinet’s endorsement of the Electronic Components Manufacturing Scheme, stating that although active components fall within the purview of the National Semiconductor Mission, passive components would receive support via this initiative.

Combined, they will finish the floral arrangement. electronics component manufacturing "Enabling India to become genuinely self-sufficient," he stated.

The Union Minister further stated that this initiative aims to substantially increase local manufacturing, generate employment opportunities, and decrease reliance on imports.

He was confident that India's comprehensive strategy for designing, producing, training, and fostering reliable innovations would drive the country into a leading role within the worldwide electronics sector.

The newly inaugurated SMT Line VVDN's latest system is their biggest yet and can accommodate printed circuit boards (PCBs) up to dimensions of 850mm x 560mm. This state-of-the-art equipment boasts an unprecedented throughput rate of 250,000 components per hour. The capability this offers will facilitate large-scale manufacturing of advanced technologies like artificial intelligence servers, network gear, and motherboard assemblies. (ANI)