<h1>Government approves 17 ECMS projects worth Rs 7,172 crore, aiming Rs 65,111 crore production and 11,800 jobs</h1> The government approved 17 projects under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme with reported investments of about Rs 7,172 crore, projected production of Rs 65,111 crore and creation of roughly 11,800 direct jobs, bringing total approved projects under ECMS to 24. Projects span multiple states and produce components for smartphones, IT hardware, telecom, EVs, defence, medical and renewable sectors. The scheme drew 249 applications in the window and aims to strengthen domestic supply chains, attract higher value addition, and integrate India into global value chains. Evaluation and compliance emphasize quality systems, design capability, and structured skilling to meet manufacturing and export objectives.