**Executive Summary**
On 15 May 2026, Union Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw virtually inaugurated Rajasthan's first semiconductor facility and the ELCINA Electronics Manufacturing Cluster (EMC) in Bhiwadi. The event marked the launch of India's first SME-led semiconductor commercial production by Sahasra Semiconductors, supported by the Rajasthan Semiconductor Policy introduced in March 2026. This initiative aims to scale production to 600 million units annually within three years, positioning the region as a strategic global hub for electronics manufacturing.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**ELCINA Electronics Manufacturing Cluster (EMC)**
* Developed on 50.3 acres at Salarpur, Khushkhera, with a project cost of ₹46.09 crore.
* The Government of India provided ₹20.24 crore in direct financial support under the EMC scheme.
* Infrastructure includes uninterrupted power and water, centralized administrative facilities, and a dedicated Skill Development Centre with laboratories.
* The cluster has attracted planned investments of over ₹1,200 crore from 20 companies, with 11 companies already operational.
* Current operations have generated employment for over 2,700 persons with a cumulative investment of ₹900 crore.
**Sahasra Semiconductors ATMP/OSAT Facility**
* Represents India’s first Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) to commence commercial production of semiconductor chips.
* Set up with an investment exceeding ₹150 crore under the MeitY Scheme for Promotion of Manufacturing of Electronic Components and Semiconductors (SPECS).
* The 57,000 sq. ft. facility features Class 10K and 100K cleanrooms for packaging memory chips, LED driver ICs, eSIMs, and RFID products.
* The unit currently maintains an annual packaging capacity of 60 million units, with plans to scale to 400–600 million units in the next 2–3 years.
* The facility is already export-oriented, sending over 60% of its production to markets including the US, Germany, France, and China.
**Strategic and Policy Context**
* The project aligns with the Rajasthan Semiconductor Policy (March 2026) to transform the region near Delhi NCR into a manufacturing hub.
* Integration of national schemes including the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) and Production Linked Incentives (PLI).
* The initiative reflects a strategic shift for the Bhiwadi region from an automobile-centric base to an electronics and semiconductor hub.
**Impact Analysis**
**Sahasra Semiconductors Pvt. Ltd.**
**Impact**
The company is established as a pioneer SME in the semiconductor sector, benefiting from federal schemes and securing a foothold in both domestic and global export markets.
**Action Required**
The company must execute its scaling plan to reach the projected capacity of 400–600 million units and continue its transition into independent product R&D.
**MSME Industry Players / EMC Investors**
**Impact**
Companies within the cluster gain access to world-class infrastructure and a collaborative ecosystem specifically designed for electronics component manufacturing.
**Action Required**
Participating companies must finalize planned investments of ₹1,200 crore and begin operationalizing facilities to meet the growing demand for EV parts and electronic components.
**Local Workforce and Youth**
**Impact**
Increased employment opportunities in high-tech manufacturing and access to specialized technical training through the Skill Development Centre.
**Action Required**
Prospective employees and students must engage with training programs offered in collaboration with the Electronics Sector Skill Council of India (ESSCI) to meet the technical requirements of the semiconductor industry.
Key Entities Referenced
Sahasra Semiconductors Pvt. Ltd.: India’s first SME-led semiconductor ATMP/OSAT facility inaugurated in Bhiwadi to start commercial production of semiconductor chips.
ELCINA Electronics Manufacturing Cluster (EMC): An industrial cluster developed at Salarpur, Bhiwadi, to support electronics component manufacturing with world-class infrastructure and skill development centers.
Rajasthan Semiconductor Policy: A state-level policy introduced in March 2026 to establish Rajasthan as a manufacturing hub for the semiconductor industry.
Scheme for Promotion of Manufacturing of Electronic Components and Semiconductors (SPECS): A MeitY scheme that provided the framework and financial support for the development of the Sahasra semiconductor facility.
India Semiconductor Mission (ISM): A national initiative driving India's efforts to become a global hub for electronics manufacturing and semiconductor production.
Ministry of Electronics & IT
Rajasthan gets its first Semiconductor Plant
India’s first SME-led Semiconductor facility by Sahasra
Semiconductors inaugurated at Bhiwadi
Union Minister Shri. Ashwini Vaishnaw hails Rajasthan’s entry
into the strategically important semiconductor industry
Electronics Manufacturing Cluster (EMC) developed by
ELCINA at Salarpur also inaugurated
Posted On: 15 MAY 2026 6:13PM by PIB Delhi
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 today by Union
Minister for Electronics & Information Technology Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw.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.
The event marks a significant milestone in India’s journey towards becoming a global hub for electronics
manufacturing and semiconductors. This progress is being driven by the visionary initiatives of Make in
India, Digital India and Atmanirbhar Bharat, launched under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri
Narendra Modi.
Addressing the gathering, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw called this a historic day for the state of Rajasthan as
it enters the semiconductor industry - a strategically critical industry globally from a geopolitical
perspective.He highlighted India’s rapid progress in electronics manufacturing over the last 12 years, with
production growing 6 times to nearly ₹ 13 lakh crores; and exports rising to around ₹ 4.24 lakh crores.
He underscored that mobile phones have now become India’s top export commodity.
The Union Minister credited this to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s treatment of electronics and
semiconductors as focus sectors. He added that schemes like Electronics Component Manufacturing
Scheme (ECMS), Electronics Manufacturing Clusters (EMC), India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) and
Production Linked Incentives (PLI) are implemented methodically by working together with the state
governments and industries.
Shri Bhajan Lal Sharma, Chief Minister, Rajasthan underlined that the state government has in March
2026 come out with a Rajasthan Semiconductor Policy and outlined his priority to develop the region
close to Delhi NCR into a manufacturing hub.
Union Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav also noted that earlier, Bhiwadi region was known mainly for the
automobile sector, but now semiconductor and electronics industries are also being promoted.
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.
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.
The event was held virtually in view of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s appeal to reduce fuel
usage, wherever possible, in light of the current global situation.
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