Jaipur: Rajasthan has scripted a new chapter in India’s technological journey by securing its first-ever semiconductor manufacturing plant, marking a major milestone for the state’s industrial and digital future.
The Electronics Manufacturing Cluster (EMC) developed by ELCINA at Salarpur, Khushkhera, Bhiwadi, Rajasthan, along with the Semiconductor ATMP/OSAT facility of Sahasra Semiconductors Pvt. Ltd., was virtually inaugurated by Union Minister for Electronics & Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw.
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The project is expected to transform Rajasthan into a key hub for high-tech manufacturing, attract massive investments, and generate thousands of employment opportunities for skilled youth.
The inauguration took place in the presence of Shri Bhajan Lal Sharma, Chief Minister of Rajasthan, and Shri Bhupender Yadav, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
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The event marks a significant milestone in India’s journey towards becoming a global hub for electronics manufacturing and semiconductors, said Ministry of Electronics & IT in a release.
ELCINA Electronics Manufacturing Cluster (EMC)
This cluster at Bhiwadi has been developed over 50.3 acres with a project cost of ₹46.09 crore. Government of India has provided a direct support of ₹20.24 crore under the EMC scheme.
The cluster has been established by M/s. ELCINA Electronics Manufacturing Cluster Pvt. Ltd. (SPV), a joint collaborative initiative of MSME industry players under the banner of ELCINA.
It is equipped with world-class infrastructure including uninterrupted power and water supply, internal roads, centralized administrative facilities, testing and training centres, and a dedicated Skill Development Centre with smart classrooms and laboratories.
The cluster is strategically located near the National Capital Region with strong road, rail and air connectivity. With this the cluster is expected to emerge as a major destination for electronics component manufacturing.
The EMC has already attracted planned investments of over ₹1,200 crore by 20 companies. These companies are engaged in sectors ranging from semiconductor packaging and electronic components to air conditioners, RFID technologies, EV parts and industrial electronics. Eleven companies are currently operational with cumulative investments of over ₹ 900 crore, generating employment for over 2,700 persons.
Among the major companies operational in the cluster are Aisan Fiem Industries, E-Pack Durable, Sahasra Semiconductor, Sahasra Electronics, Varada Green Energy, Duggar Power Products and the Electronics Sector Skill Council of India etc.
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Semiconductor ATMP/OSAT facility
This facility of M/s. Sahasra Semiconductors Pvt. Ltd. is India’s 1st Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) to start commercial production of semiconductor chips.
Developed under MeitY’s Scheme for Promotion of Manufacturing of Electronic Components and Semiconductors (SPECS), the facility has been set up with an investment of over ₹150 crore. It is spread over 57,000 sq. ft. and equipped with Class 10K and 100K cleanrooms. The facility will package memory chips for products such as Micro SD and flash storage, along with LED driver ICs, eSIMs and RFID products.
The unit currently has an annual packaging capacity of 60 million semiconductor units with SPECS-supported projected capacity of about 43 million units. It has plans to scale up to nearly 400-600 million units annually over the next 2–3 years.
The facility is already exporting more than 60% of its production to global markets including the United States, Germany, France and Eastern Europe, China and Nepal.
The facility is now moving towards its own product R&D, including LED driver chips and other semiconductor products. It will also support training of youth in semiconductor packaging and high-tech manufacturing in collaboration with ESSCI and technical institutes.
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