With a robust domestic supply of rare earth minerals and the ₹163 billion scheme, the government says that India is securing its electronics manufacturing and high-tech industry future.
India’s electronics manufacturing sector faces no bottlenecks in the domestic supply of rare earth minerals, according to Union Minister for Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw. Last week, shortly after the successful closure of the ECMS application portal, he said the supply chain for these critical materials is ‘well set’ and operating smoothly within the country.
According to ANI, addressing questions about international sourcing, the Minister said the Ministry of Mines is working on securing overseas supplies of essential minerals. “The result will be visible very soon,” he added.
To strengthen long-term mineral security, the government had introduced the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) in January 2025. The initiative, launched with an outlay of ₹163 billion, aims to ensure a steady and self-reliant supply of minerals vital for green energy, high-tech industries, and defence manufacturing.
The NCMM will enhance domestic exploration, mining, and processing capabilities while promoting recycling, R&D, and international collaborations for acquiring mineral assets abroad
Supporting the Minister’s statement, S. Krishnan, Secretary at the Ministry of Electronics and IT, said most companies in the electronics sector have reported secure and diversified supply chains.
Meanwhile, the government’s Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), approved in March 2025 with a budget of ₹229.19 billion, is complementing these efforts. The scheme aims to deepen India’s electronics value chain by offering output- and employment-linked incentives for manufacturing key components such as display and camera modules.
