Majority of the personal computer and server makers selected under the IT hardware production-linked incentive scheme are expected to start production this year, ministry of electronics and IT (MeitY) secretary, S Krishnan said on Friday.
A total of 27 companies had received approval under the Rs 17,000-crore PLI scheme last year. Of these, 17 are expected to start the production this year.
“Around 6-7 of them started production last year and two have plans to start production next year,” Krishnan said on the sidelines of the inauguration of a high-end computing server manufacturing unit of Netweb Technologies in Faridabad.
The targets given by the secretary is significant because the government is looking to increase domestic value addition.
“We are periodically reviewing the progress in IT Hardware PLI. We are quite satisfied with the way things are,” Krishnan said.
The government in November, 2023 approved the application of 27 companies, including Dell, HP, Foxconn, Lenovo, Netweb Technologies, under the revised IT hardware PLI scheme.
Meanwhile, on Friday, Netweb Technologies inaugurated its end-to-end, high-end computing server, storage and switch manufacturing facility. The facility includes printed circuit board (PCB) design, manufacturing and SMT (surface mount technology) line for high-end servers, storage and switches, with advanced manufacturing skills.
The facility is expected to create hundreds of local jobs, the company said.
“The ability to design and manufacture high-end technology domestically is not just a matter of pride but a strategic imperative,” Krishnan said, adding that it is key for India to achieve Atmanirbharta in technology areas such as high-end computing.
Sanjay Lodha, CMD of Netweb Technologies said, “the new facility will significantly enhance India’s capability to deliver comprehensive data centre computing solutions, covering everything from design to final product”.
Netweb is also a beneficiary under the IT Hardware PLI.
