Pilot project for electronics repair starts tomorrow

NEW DELHI: The government will undertake a pilot project aimed at capturing 20% of the global electronics repair industry by relaxing customs and e-waste rules and allowing companies to repair consumer electronics and telecom equipment brought in from other regions.

The project, led by the ministry of electronics and information technology (MeitY), will look to promote India as a hub for repair of electronic goods, taking into account the cost advantage the country has due to the availability of cheap labour.

This follows recommendations submitted by the Manufacturers Association of Information Technology (MAIT) regarding electronics repair services outsourcing (ERSO) to MeitY.