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The Growth of India’s manufacturing is noteworthy. Electronics Manufacturing
Innovations in manufacturing
Electronics Sector printed circuit boards (PCBs) and the Scheme for Promotion
of Manufacturing of
India’s electronics and integrated circuits Electronic Components and
manufacturing sector has seen (ICs), such as adopting low- Semiconductors (SPECS) have
remarkable growth, evolving temperature processing and been instrumental in promoting
dramatically in recent years. recycling materials, are at the sustainable practices. The
By 2020-21, the sector had forefront of this change. These Semicon India Program, with
expanded significantly, reaching innovations, aiming to make its $10 billion investment,
a valuation of $67.3 billion, 20% of PCBs using sustainable aims to develop a sustainable
a substantial increase from methods like dry etching and
$37.1 billion in 2015-16. This low-temperature solder within semiconductor and display
growth is integral to India’s the next decade, are pivotal. ecosystem, promoting self-
broader ambition to elevate its reliance and resilience in global
electronics manufacturing to a Government Initiatives supply chains.
staggering $300 billion by 2026. for Sustainable
This rise in global influence, Key Areas of
from a market share of 1.3% Growth
in 2012 to 3.6% in 2020, is The Indian government has Sustainability Focus
supported by government launched several initiatives, India’s journey to
initiatives like the Production including the National Policy become a global electronics
Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, for Electronics (NPE) 2019, manufacturing hub has placed
which has attracted both to position India as a global significant emphasis on energy
international and domestic hub for Electronics System
manufacturers, thus nurturing Design and Manufacturing efficiency, waste management,
national champions with global (ESDM). Schemes sustainable materials, and water
aspirations. like PLI for conservation. The adoption of

Large Scale renewable energy sources and
Sustainable Practices energy-saving technologies is
in Manufacturing crucial in reducing the carbon
footprint and operational costs.
In response to Managing electronic waste,
the significant India being the world’s third-
environmental largest generator, is a significant
footprint of challenge. The government’s
the industry, E-Waste (Management) Rules,
accounting for 4% 2022, aim to digitise e-waste
of global greenhouse
gas emissions, India’s management and increase
shift towards sustainable transparency, targeting a
recycling rate of 60% by 2023.

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