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

Incubation center will promote entrepreneurship and spearhead innovation and R&D by igniting electronics development

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.

"Taking cues from the automotive sector, we envisioned Pune as the hub for engineering, design, innovation and manufacturing in the ESDM space. We are thrilled with our ongoing association with IESA for the brownfield EMC project and with their strategic inputs. Now, it requires a speedy approval to continue the momentum and transform Pune as the Innovation Hub.” said Anant Sardeshmukh, director general, MCCIA.

The incubation center will promote entrepreneurship and spearhead innovation and R&D by igniting electronics development for the nation. IESA will play a larger role in defining the overall business model and processes at the incubation center comprising of evaluation of start-up projects, mentorship model, organizational structure, day to day operations, financing models and analyzing the possible outcomes.

“As a country striving to transform itself into an ESDM hub, Maharashtra can play a pivotal role by strengthening product design and development, primarily focused around the industries sectors that are already thriving in the state. Establishment of the EMC and incubation facility is a visionary step and we appreciate the government of Maharashtra, MIDCand MCCIAfor their commitment and intense efforts to build a robust development ecosystem in the state,” said Ashok Chandak, Chairman, IESA.