Maharashtra government to set up electronic cluster in Pune at Rs. 71 crore.

The Maharashtra government will set up an electronics manufacturing cluster (EMC) in Pune , entailing investment of Rs. 70.89 crore. The India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (ESDM) has prepared a detailed project report (DPR) for the proposed cluster in Pune, in association with Mahratta Chamber of Commerce Industries and Agriculture (MCCIA).

'Pune has a rich history of research and innovation and over the years, it has emerged as the engineering capital of our country. We strongly believe the city can contribute significantly to the future growth of the electronics and semiconductor sector in India,' MIDC CEO Bhushan Gagrani said in a statement.

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 cluster will be located in Pimpri Industrial Area, spread over 27,000 sq ft and will offer 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.

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