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Scindia Announces India's First Telecom Manufacturing Zone in Gwalior
✍️ Business Standard
🗓 30 Jul 2026, 11:53 AM
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s minister, S. S. Scindia, unveiled plans for the country’s inaugural Telecom Manufacturing Zone in Gwalior, aiming to boost domestic production of telecom equipment.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s minister, S. S. Scindia, announced the launch of India’s first Telecom Manufacturing Zone in Gwalior on Tuesday, marking a significant step toward expanding domestic telecom production.
The announcement, made at a ceremony in Gwalior, highlighted the government's intent to create a dedicated hub for telecom equipment manufacturing. While specific details such as the zone’s size and investment figures were not disclosed, officials said the project will attract leading telecom firms and foster a robust supply chain.
The initiative is expected to reduce the country’s reliance on imported telecom gear, create thousands of jobs, and strengthen India’s position in the global telecom market. It aligns with the broader “Make in India” strategy to boost indigenous manufacturing.
Scindia emphasized that the zone would serve as a catalyst for innovation and collaboration between industry and academia, positioning Gwalior as a key node in India’s telecom ecosystem.
The announcement, made at a ceremony in Gwalior, highlighted the government's intent to create a dedicated hub for telecom equipment manufacturing. While specific details such as the zone’s size and investment figures were not disclosed, officials said the project will attract leading telecom firms and foster a robust supply chain.
The initiative is expected to reduce the country’s reliance on imported telecom gear, create thousands of jobs, and strengthen India’s position in the global telecom market. It aligns with the broader “Make in India” strategy to boost indigenous manufacturing.
Scindia emphasized that the zone would serve as a catalyst for innovation and collaboration between industry and academia, positioning Gwalior as a key node in India’s telecom ecosystem.