India, June 27 -- The Government of has India approved setting up of a Rs.417 crore Electronics Manufacturing Cluster (EMC 2.0) at Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh. It aims to boost local manufacturing and innovation.

The project was reviewed by Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union IT Minister, and Jitin Prasada, Minister of State. The UP State Government has a significant role in implementing the project. Recognizing this, officials have been instructed to work closely with the state to ensure faster execution of the project.

The approved EMC 2.0 project will be developed by the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA). The cluster will be spread over 200 acres and expected to attract Rs.2,500 crore in investment.

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