Ashwini Vaishnaw launches four manufacturing hubs to power Telangana’s tech growth

In a bid to position Telangana as a technology powerhouse, Union Minister for Railways, Electronics, IT, and Information & Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw, laid the foundation for four manufacturing units at the Electronics Manufacturing Cluster (EMC) in Divitipally, Mahabubnagar district, Telangana.

The cluster was set up by the Telangana government under the EMC-2.0 Scheme to promote electronics manufacturing in the state, according to the company’s statement.

As industry leaders continue to shape India’s technology landscape, Amara Raja laid the foundation stone for its upcoming Giga Factory-1, while Lohum broke ground for an advanced critical minerals refining and battery recycling facility. Scell Energy commenced its cell casing manufacturing venture, and Altmin laid the foundation for its first-ever LFP-CAM Giga factory.

The company further shared that Amara Raja’s R&D facility and CQP (Certified Quality Professional) are on track to become operational later this year.

Highlighting the significance of battery technology in India’s economy, Vaishnaw remarked, “The battery technology is as essential for India’s economy as steel and chemical, and it is heartening to see Amara Raja taking a lead in this space. The Union government is committed to the all-round growth of the sector and the Divitipally region and will contribute further through modernisation of railway stations and the establishment of allied infrastructure. The Centre has committed over ₹5,000 crore for the state’s railway development.”

Speaking on the occasion, Jayadev Galla, Chairman & Managing Director of ARE&M, said, "The foundation stone laying ceremony is a big step forward for our company and the group. We are grateful to the Government of India under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and to the Hon’ble Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for being proactive and pro-industry. We are also thankful to the Telangana government under the leadership of Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and State Minister D. Sridhar Babu for their tremendous support and encouragement in this endeavor. As we step forward, we aim to be among the first companies in India to present an indigenously manufactured lithium-ion cell to the nation.”