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Kelownas Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing, which produces electronic systems used on aircraft, has struck a deal with South Africas Safomar Technologies

National Institute of Communication Finance (NICF) and the Centre for WTO Studies (CWS), CRIT, IIFT, jointly organized a two-day training program on World Trade Organization (WTO) Issues and Electronics & Telecom Sector in India: ITA-1 and ITA-E.

S Krishnan: "A significant part of the electronics manufacturing in India is related to mobile phones. Over 99% of mobile phones used in India today are being manufactured locally. This is a matter of pride for us. But there are areas of concern."

Electronics Parts PLI: As it looks to finalise the contours of the scheme, Meity has asked the industry to provide details about import dependency of electronics components for the last five years as well as what components were made in India in that period.

Production-linked Incentive: As it looks to lay the contours of the scheme, the Meity has asked the industry to provide details about India’s import dependency of electronics components for the last five years as well as what components are made in India in the same period.

As per MeitY, building an electronics components and semiconductor ecosystem is at the heart of electronics manufacturing and is a naturally extended outcome towards producing the finished electronics products. "An electronic device consists of a high density of components and the manufacturing of these components holds immense job and value addition potential," Meity said, while seeking inputs from the industry.

Electronics Manufacturing: The scheme for setting up a semiconductor fab or electronic chip plant in India has been allocated Rs 1,500 crore, Mohali-based semiconductor laboratory Rs 900 crore, design linked incentive scheme Rs 200 crore.

At the same time, total employment (excluding Migrant Domestic Workers) grew for the ninth consecutive quarter, increasing by 8,400.

The government on Tuesday rationalised import duties on some parts that are crucial for mobile phone manufacturing - including mechanics and display assembly - to 10%, complying with the demands of the industry that have been asking for such rationalisation to increase cost competitiveness.

In a remarkable celebration of Republic Day 2024, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi invited guests from various fields and ministries to witness the Republic Day parade at Kartavya Path. This year, approximately 13,000 special guests had been invited