STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY
MeitY Launches Silicon Photonics PDK, PPIC Test Engine At IIT Madras
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) Secretary S. Krishnan launched two silicon photonics technology solutions — a Process Design Kit (PDK) for photonics chip manufacturing and a Universal packaged PPIC (Programmable Photonic Integrated Circuit) Test Engine — developed at the MeitY-supported Centre of Excellence at IIT Madras. The launch was held in the presence […]
CW Bureau
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Apr 25, 2026
MANUFACTURING
Design And Quality To Power India’s ECMS-Led Electronics Growth: IESA
Ashok Chandak, president of India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA), has emphasised the critical role of design competency and quality excellence in scaling India’s Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) vision. ECMS signals shift from policy intent to execution Chandak noted that the success of the ECMS scheme marks a decisive shift in India’s electronics manufacturing […]
CW Bureau
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Apr 3, 2026
ECONOMY
India’s ECMS Pipeline Expanded, 29 New Proposals For ₹7,104 Cr Okayed
The Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has approved 29 additional proposals under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS). This is in continuation of the earlier approval of 46 applications worth ₹54,567 crore. These fresh approvals entail a projected investment of ₹7,104 crore and are expected to drive production worth ₹84,515 crore. The […]
CW Bureau
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Mar 31, 2026
