MeitY to collaborate with Indian companies for indigenous smartphone by end of 2028
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Electronics manufacturing: a GS3 case study on import substitution and Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Why in news
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) announced a collaboration with Indian companies to manufacture a completely indigenous smartphone by the end of 2028.
Background
The project involves MeitY collaborating with two or three Indian companies to produce a smartphone with an Indian design running Google's Android OS. India currently exports components worth Rs 35,000 crore to China.
Facts for Prelims
- FactIndia exports Rs 35,000 crore worth of components to China.
- S&TThe indigenous smartphone will run on Google's Android operating system.
- FactThe target for manufacturing the indigenous smartphone is the end of 2028.
- BodyMeitY (Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology) is the nodal ministry for the project.
Prelims practice question
What is the approximate value of electronic components currently exported by India to China as per the note?
- (a)Rs 35,000 crore
- (b)Rs 10,000 crore
- (c)Rs 50,000 crore
- (d)Rs 15,000 crore
Show answer
Answer: (a) Rs 35,000 crore — The note states that India currently exports components worth Rs 35,000 crore to China.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of transitioning from assembly-based manufacturing to indigenous production in India's electronics sector to achieve self-reliance.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Supply chain resilience: Reducing dependency on Chinese components and raw materials.
- Value addition: Shifting from low-margin assembly to high-value domestic design and R&D.
- Trade balance: Addressing the trade deficit by fostering domestic manufacturing ecosystems.
Keywords: Atmanirbhar Bharat · Value Chain · Import Substitution · Indigenous Manufacturing · Electronics Manufacturing Hub
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