In a significant move to bolster the electronics manufacturing sector, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced additional incentives for manufacturers establishing facilities in the state. This announcement follows the unveiling of the Ratan Tata Electronic City, which will encompass Tata's semiconductor outsourced assembly and testing (OSAT) plant in Jagiroad.
During the Electronics Round Table 2025 in New Delhi on May 26, 2025, Sarma stated that electronics manufacturers, including component suppliers, would receive a 60% top-up on existing incentives provided by the Union government. He emphasized that this would effectively enhance the support available under programs such as the Electronics Manufacturing Component Scheme.
Sarma indicated that the initiative is underpinned by the Union government's Uttar Poorva Transformative Industrialisation Scheme, offering participants access to multiple schemes designed to facilitate their entry into Assam.
“We are committed to creating a business-friendly environment in Assam and walking the extra mile to support industrial growth,” Sarma noted.
Jagiroad is undergoing redevelopment to serve as an electronic city, hosting not only Tata's facility but also foreign companies that will supply and service equipment for the plant. The Chief Minister disclosed ongoing negotiations for a substantial loan from the Asian Development Bank, which will aid in fulfilling the city's infrastructure needs.
With an airport and railway station just 45 kilometers away, Jagiroad's location is strategically advantageous. Additionally, the Central government has approved an outer ring road around Guwahati to further enhance connectivity.
One of the core goals of Assam's electronics manufacturing initiative is to attract local talent back to the state. Sarma highlighted the presence of institutions such as IIT and IIIT in Guwahati, along with a well-established network of engineering colleges, and the recent designation of the National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT) as a deemed university.
Furthermore, Sarma assured that the state’s existing incentive corpus of ₹25,000 could be disbursed rapidly, facilitating quick approvals for early-stage movers who receive homologous incentives from the Union government. He underscored the government's proactive approach in tailoring support to meet industry needs.
The electronics cluster will also incorporate essential social infrastructure, including a sanctioned medical college, and reliance on renewable energy sources for the Tata plant.
