Electronics sector to witness massive job growth under new PLI scheme: Ashwini Vaishnaw

India’s electronics sector is set for a massive employment boost, with the government targeting 60 lakh jobs under the recently approved production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for electronics components manufacturing. This marks a significant jump from the current 25 lakh jobs in the sector.

“The most important aspect of electronics manufacturing is its employment potential,” said Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of IT & Electronics. “We are now aiming towards 60 lakh employment potential.”

On Friday, the Union Cabinet approved the PLI scheme…