ENA Sectors 2024-12-06 17:09:16 <p><strong>New Delhi, Dec 6 (KNN) </strong>In a strategic move to reduce import dependence and support domestic manufacturing, the Electronics City Industries Association (ELCIA) and the India Electronics &amp; Semiconductor Association (IESA) have announced a partnership to establish a Centre of Excellence (ECoE) focused on sensor technologies.</p> <p>The collaborative initiative aims to address India's growing sensor market, which is currently valued at approximately Rs 20,000 crore and projected to reach Rs 31,000 crore by 2027. </p> <p>By leveraging advanced technologies including MEMS, NEMS, Infrared, Ultraviolet, and Laser technologies, the partnership seeks to transform India into a global leader in sensor manufacturing and innovation.</p> <p>Currently, over 90 per cent of India's sensor requirements are imported, a statistic the partnership intends to dramatically reduce. </p> <p>The ECoE will concentrate on sensor design, manufacturing, and applications, aligning with the broader national objective of becoming a Product Nation with a robust electronics ecosystem.</p> <p>IESA President Ashok Chandak emphasised the critical nature of this collaboration, highlighting that sensors are essential across numerous applications. </p> <p>The initiative aims to not only reduce import reliance but also contribute significantly to the growth of India's semiconductor and electronics sectors.</p> <p>ELCIA President Sriram Kumar V described the partnership as an ambitious journey to create a comprehensive ecosystem that bridges industry and academia. </p> <p>The collaboration is driven by a passion to support and transform the Indian electronics industry.</p> <p>Dr. V Veerappan, Chairman, IESA, underscored the partnership's potential to build a robust ecosystem that will drive growth, generate employment opportunities, and promote research and development in the sensor domain. </p> <p>The ultimate goal is to establish India as a hub for sensor manufacturing and technological innovation.</p> <p>Initially focusing on industrial sensors, the partnership plans to utilise advanced analog and digital semiconductor technologies, with a particular emphasis on Micro-electromechanical Systems (MEMS) and Nano-electromechanical Systems (NEMS). </p> <p>These technologies are crucial for developing sophisticated industrial sensors and provide a strong foundation for future expansion into diverse technological verticals.</p> <p>Both ELCIA and IESA are committed to promoting a self-reliant future for India's electronics and sensor industry. </p> <p>Through this strategic collaboration, they aim to position India as a significant global player in sensor technology, catering to both domestic and international markets.</p> <p><strong>(KNN Bureau)</strong><br /> </p> 40170 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/elcia-and-iesa-jointly-promote-centre-of-excellence-for-sensor-technologies 2024-12-06 17:09:16 knnindia.co.in