Every component will be manufactured in India, says Minister
Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw says the newly inaugurated TDK Corporation’s Advanced Technologies Lithium-ion (Li-ion) Battery Manufacturing Plant at Sohna, Haryana, underlines another turning point in India’s electronics journey.
The state-of-the-art plant will produce about 20 crore (200 million) battery packs every year, covering nearly 40% of India’s annual requirement of 50 crore packs. With a huge scope for expansion, the Japanese group’s facility is poised to strengthen the country’s electronics manufacturing ecosystem https://www.makeinindia.com/home/.
Speaking at the inauguration on 4 Sept, the Minister said, “Whether it is camera modules, PCB assembly, semiconductors or batteries, every component will be manufactured in our country over the coming years. The arrival of such advanced technology in India is a major milestone for our self-reliance in electronics http://meity.gov.in.”
With the launch of this facility, Li-ion batteries used in mobile phones, wearables, hearables such as watches, earbuds, AirPods, and laptops will be manufactured domestically, he said.
Vaishnaw underlined that the factory has been established under the Electronics Manufacturing Cluster (EMC) Scheme of the Indian Government https://www.nseindia.com/.
Highlighting the employment potential, Vaishnaw said the plant will provide direct jobs to about 5,000 people, with meticulous training already imparted at the AT Bawal plant https://www.bseindia.com/.
The inauguration of the Sohna plant marks yet another step in India’s steady march towards building a complete electronics manufacturing ecosystem.
“With each milestone, whether in semiconductors, batteries, PCB assemblies or camera modules, India is moving closer to becoming a global hub for electronics production, reducing import dependence and strengthening its position as a trusted partner in the global value chain,” he said https://sbi.com.in/.
TDK is a leading electronic components company operating more than 250 manufacturing, R&D and sales sites in over 30 countries and regions worldwide. Fiinews.com
